Overview

• A 9-8 loss after blowing a five-run lead officially knocked San Francisco out of contention and ensured a non-winning record.
• It marks a fourth straight season, and eight of the past nine, without finishing above .500 for the Giants.
• Logan Webb called this the most frustrating year and said this was the most talented roster he has played on, adding he 100% wants Melvin to return.
• Local voices including KNBR’s Brian Murphy and columnist Dieter Kurtenbach publicly urged a managerial change, with Kurtenbach labeling Melvin a floor-raiser rather than a ceiling-raiser.
• Analyses cite streaky hitting, a depleted bullpen and poor execution in high-leverage spots as drivers of the collapse, with performance plunging after the mid-June trade for Rafael Devers.