In a 5-3 loss to the Cardinals, the Giants struggled to contain the running game, allowing four stolen bases, including one by St. Louis catcher Pedro Pagés for his first career steal.

By the Numbers
  • Giants surrendered an MLB-high 86 steals this season.
  • Giants have only swiped 25 bags, resulting in a -61 stolen-base differential, the worst in the league.
Yes, But

Despite the focus on controlling the running game, the Giants' struggles extend to their overall performance, dropping five consecutive games and falling 3 1/2 games out of the NL Wild Card picture.

State of Play
  • Giants have fallen to a season-low six games under .500 and rank third-worst in the NL with a record of 36-42.
  • Veteran right-hander Sonny Gray nearly pitched a perfect game for the Cardinals, retiring the first 20 Giants batters he faced.
What's Next

The Giants need to address their running game deficiencies and overall performance to stay in contention for a playoff spot as they face a challenging season ahead.

Bottom Line

The Giants' inability to control the running game and their recent losing streak highlight critical weaknesses that must be swiftly addressed to salvage their playoff hopes and turn the season around.