One-run, no fun

Marlins 4, Giants 3

There's an element of randomness to one-run games. The best teams win their fair share of them, but still, randomness prevails.

The Marlins are 5-0 in one-run games. The defending champion Astros are 0-3.

The Giants and Houston are baseball's only two teams without a win in one-run games. The problem with the Giants' 0-3 record in these situations is that it feels anything but random.

Three consecutive one-run losses have followed one script. Giants hold a late lead, Giants blow a late lead.

The only element of surprise is which pitcher will be on the mound when the game slips away.

Next up: Alex Wood, who’s been rock-solid this year, faces young righty Edward Cabrera. The fun starts at 3:40 p.m.