Another Blown Save by SF Giants Bullpen

The Giants had the lead going into the 9th inning last night in LA. The bullpen blew the save and the Dodgers walked away with a 2-1 victory. The Giants lead MLB in blown saves and are still in the playoff chase. Simply amazing!

It seems like this story has been repeated over and over again since the All-Star break. Before going into the second half of the season there was endless discussion from Giants fans about getting a closer because even with an 8 game lead the team was vulnerable late in games. I know finding a good closer is not an easy thing to do. Bochy and his staff have been trying to figure it out, but nothing has worked consistently.

As a Giants fan it is painful to see great starting pitching and a great game only to watch it fall apart in the eighth and ninth inning. The Orange and Black does not have a 1-2-3 game is over guy and this could keep them from the playoffs. Clayton Kershaw came out of the game in the 6th inning and the offense still could not get it going. That is a second issue the team has faced since the All-Star break. One more game consisting of less than two runs does not help the bullpen.

The final two weeks of the season will be all about scoring runs and closing out games. It's really that simple.

Eduardo Nunez's hustle gave the SF Giants a 1-0 lead. Watch Mr. Hustle courtesy of MLB.com by clicking HERE.

Johnny Cueto goes up against Rich Hill in LA tonight at 7:10 PST. Both pitchers are having great seasons.

Go Cueto! Go Giants!!!