After batting .308 (37-for-120) in their previous series at Atlanta, the Giants mustered three hits other than their homers. San Francisco leads the National League with 12 home runs in August, but that ultimately did the reigning World Series champions little good against the postseason-hungry Cubs.
"We don't want to look for home runs all the time," said Belt, who has four homers and 11 RBIs in his last 13 games. "We just want to go up there, especially with guys in scoring position, and put the ball in play."
Chicago gave the Giants few opportunities to do that.