[OutsiderFan]

Even after sweeping the Fodgers, the Giants still cling to a WC spot thanks to the Brewers taking the pipe lately, as the Braves have reeled off 11 straight W's.

The Giants held the Fodgers to 4 runs over 3 games and got their first shutout of the season on June 12. Every other team but the Giants and Rockies had at least 2 shutouts this year before yesterday. The Red Sox have 3 shutouts in their last 6 games. The Rockies now are the only team in MLB without at least one.

We are at the 60 game mark now, and a look at the NL suggests a 5-team race for 3 spots, unless you consider the D-Backs and Rockies contenders. The Giants have a relatively soft schedule the rest of the month. 

Out of the Giants' next 7 series opponents, 6 have losing records and are a combined 179-238 (.429). Take out the Braves as the only winning team over that stretch, and the 6 are 145-211 (.407). The Phillies have a bit tougher road, but not by much. The Braves have a slightly tougher schedule over the next month than Phils, but the Brewers have it VERY rough. It will be very difficult for them to stay even in the #4 spot when July hits.

The Giants SHOULD hold down a WC spot on July 1 given the schedules of the WC contenders. If they don't, it will be time to sell.

[OutsiderFan]

Even after sweeping the Fodgers, the Giants still cling to a WC spot thanks to the Brewers taking the pipe lately, as the Braves have reeled off 11 straight W's.

The Giants held the Fodgers to 4 runs over 3 games and got their first shutout of the season on June 12. Every other team but the Giants and Rockies had at least 2 shutouts this year before yesterday. The Red Sox have 3 shutouts in their last 6 games. The Rockies now are the only team in MLB without at least one.

We are at the 60 game mark now, and a look at the NL suggests a 5-team race for 3 spots, unless you consider the D-Backs and Rockies contenders. The Giants have a relatively soft schedule the rest of the month. 

Out of the Giants' next 7 series opponents, 6 have losing records and are a combined 179-238 (.429). Take out the Braves as the only winning team over that stretch, and the 6 are 145-211 (.407). The Phillies have a bit tougher road, but not by much. The Braves have a slightly tougher schedule over the next month than Phils, but the Brewers have it VERY rough. It will be very difficult for them to stay even in the #4 spot when July hits.

The Giants SHOULD hold down a WC spot on July 1 given the schedules of the WC contenders. If they don't, it will be time to sell.