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Series preview: Giants vs. Padres

Good news: The San Francisco Giants currently are in sole possession of the second Wild Card spot in the National League.

Bad news: The Giants lose the tiebreaker to the two teams they’re trying to hold off.

Good news: The Giants have fewer losses than both of those teams, meaning they control their fate.

Bad news: They may control their fate, but they’re controlling it for a four-game series against one of baseball’s best teams.

Good news: The San Diego Padres are locked into their postseason spot, with the only possible hiccup being if they get swept, if the St.