As mentioned in the series preview, the Giants can get revenge for all the times the Rockies screwed them in their playoff hunts over the years simply by winning a game in this series. Conversely, if they get swept, they will screw the Dodgers’ playoff odds.
Winning a game seems like the wrong move for the Giants, but as many of you have joked, that means it’s probably the most likely outcome. It cannot be stressed enough how completely embarrassed the Rockies should feel for losing any game of this series.