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Bochy on Giants: ‘They know what’s at stake’
- Updated: September 15, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — Hunter Pence smashed a home run in the first inning of the Giants’ series opener versus the Cubs on Sept. 1, and it suddenly seemed like the club’s luck might be turning as it entered the final full month of the season.
But in the two weeks since Pence’s line drive into the stands at Wrigley Field, nothing has really changed for the Giants. September has instead remained a grind, encapsulated by the Padres completing a series sweep at AT&T Park with a 3-1 victory Wednesday.
The Giants are a Major League-worst 20-35 since the All-Star break and have now lost six consecutive games to the 62-84 Padres. Wednesday’s loss also marked the fourth time the club has been swept since the All-Star break.
“This second half has been like something I’ve never seen before,” said Madison Bumgarner, who allowed three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings. “A lot of guys who have been around for a while will say the same thing.”
A night after the Giants’ bullpen blew its sixth save of the the month, San Francisco’s offense proved to be ineffective, …
