Losers until proven winners
Giants 5, Marlins 2 F/11
The Giants have to prove this is not who they are.
They endured a nightmare of a roadtrip, squeaking out one win against the Tigers and Marlins.
The Giants have to prove they're not the team that's going to smash the major league record for strikeouts.
They have to prove they won't go six innings between hits, like they did Wednesday.
They have to prove they can look competent against left-handed pitchers.
They have to prove they can build leads and hold them.
They have to prove this season won't be a waiting game of "when we're fully healthy."
They have to prove they can win.
They're 6-11. We'll see.
Next up: A nightmarish stretch is about to begin. The Mets come to San Francisco for four, starting with Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga tonight at 6:45 p.m.