The San Francisco Giants have been at an impasse of sorts. An impasse that made a date with the eight-win Colorado Rockies somehow feel more like a haunted house than an opportunity. Their formula, while not necessarily intentional, has been clear: pitch and defend so damn well that the tiny shred of offense the hitters can provide is enough to win.
That’s how they’ve won their games — almost all their games. There have been 148 instances this season where a team has allowed four or more runs and won the game. The Giants are responsible for one of those 148 instances.