Summary
The San Francisco Giants are still in the race for a playoff spot despite their recent losing streak and trading key players. The team has achieved a strong record since late August, but with only a few games left, they need more wins to secure a postseason position.
Key Facts
- The Giants have lost four games in a row against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- They are competing for the last wild card spot in the National League.
- The Giants traded away some key players at the trade deadline.
- They have a 14-7 record since August 23, the best in the National League during that period.
- The Giants were six games behind the final wild card spot before their recent improvement.
- Justin Verlander, a prominent Giants player, initially thought the playoffs were out of reach.
- The playoff race highlights the ups and downs of a baseball season and the impact of the new playoff format.
