(AP)
OAKLAND -- The Giants have at times this season gone through wicked slumps at the plate. There was a stretch when they couldn't count on 40 percent of the rotation turn after turn. The bullpen has been shaky many times during the season, most notably on Tuesday night.
But night in and night out, Bruce Bochy could count on his defense. It is perhaps the biggest reason the Giants entered this series with 49 wins. They are always solid defensively, and often spectacular.
On Wednesday, they were an absolute mess.
It cost the Giants a game, 7-1 to the A's, and Jake Peavy a chance to continue his hot streak.