Diamondbacks No Prob, Padres Another Story

This Giants team is hard to figure out. That being said, I think they are living up to my declaration from back in April:

So, don't expect the Giants to just roll over. With this talented young staff and a lineup packed with young energy, this team may not have all the resources to make the playoffs, but they can spoil your day.

The team may be under .500, but they did go out last week and sweep the first place Arizona Diamondbacks in their home stadium. When Randy Winn hit a ninth inning homer and Brian Wilson shut down the D-Backs 1-2-3 to clinch the sweep, I felt as though we had reached the high point of the season. For a moment (and this passed), I thought we had a shot to win the division. That moment passed ... rather quickly.

Somehow, after all that momentum, the Giants just got shut down in two games by the San Diego Padres. That helped bring me down to earth. Tim Lincecum was golden on Sunday, but a one-run lead is hard to hold. The squad didn't look nervous though with Trevor Hoffman entering the 10th with a 3-1 lead. Apparently, the all-time saves leader has become the new Todd Worrell (circa 1997). Hoffman blew his second save against the orange and black, with Fred Lewis nearly taking him deep. I kinda wish the ball had gone out because that would have been way more exciting a finish than Edgar Gonzalez neglecting to try and make a play anywhere. Still, we'll take them where we can get them.