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Giants swept, lose sixth straight

Also, your car is making that weird knocking sound again.

In the fifth inning of Wednesday's game, Gregor Blanco roped a triple that spilt the outfield in right-center. Nolan Arenado tried to deke Blanco at third base and pretend the ball got away, but Blanco didn't notice. He was busy yelling into the Giants' dugout, the fire of the extra-base hit swirling around him.

"Teammates," he probably yelled. "You are skilled. I exhort you."

How could he not motivate his teammates with that passion? The crowd, thrilled with the team's first extra-base hit since Blanco's third-inning double two games earlier, tried to impart the same level of excitement and encouragement.