With a 3-1 loss on Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Giants dropped their fourth straight series to open the 2019 season, falling to 4-9 overall in the process.
If the early returns are any indication, this season is going to be all about finding the occasional bright spot in the rubble of mounting losses.
After a 73-89 showing last season and with little done in the way of impact additions to the roster, the team’s struggles to this point should surprise no one.
Rebuilding is the name of the game for a team with an aging core that has been overtaken by the rest of the NL West division.