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The San Francisco Giants got absolutely smacked by the Arizona Diamondbacks, and somehow the concerns just keep piling up. Robbie Ray admitted postgame it felt like Arizona hitters were “on everything,” even though he believed his stuff and mechanics were actually in a good place. That naturally raises bigger questions about adjustments, pitch tipping, and whether the coaching staff — including pitching coach Justin Meccage — needs to find answers faster.

Then came more injury scares. Jung Hoo Lee exited with back spasms, while Willy Adames injured his thumb on a hard-hit ground ball. Even if both avoid serious time, it’s another reminder that everything feels harder right now for this team.

We also zoom out on the bigger picture. At 20-28 and now 8 games back of the final Wild Card spot, what kind of baseball would the Giants actually need to play the rest of the way to get back into the playoff conversation? The math isn’t impossible yet — but it’s getting uncomfortable fast. From needing merely “solid playoff contender” baseball to needing a near-elite run over four months, we break down where things realistically stand for the Giants moving forward.

0:00 Get smacked in Arizona

13:14 How bad is it? Still a chance?

23:59 Diamondbacks Preview Pt. 2

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