SAN FRANCISCO — Before the Giants played their final game of the first half on Friday, Bruce Bochy sat in the home dugout and expressed what he’d like to see in his final three months as a major league manager.
His wish list was straightforward: Stronger starting pitching, more quality at-bats from his veteran hitters and better execution in close games.
Based on his team’s subpar play through its first 80 games, Bochy sounded like a child asking Santa Clause for a sports car. In game No. 81, the Giants left every item on Bochy’s wish list under the tree.