Giant Production: 10 Reasons San Diego Padres Won’t Stay In First Place For Long

The San Francisco Giants have had one a great season up to this point, regardless of their inconsistency. They are 17 games above .500 and are one game back of the San Diego Padres, who have led the NL West for most of the year.

The Giants wouldn't be in the position they are in now without their pitching. Everyone knows the Giants have a great staff, even if they have largely underperformed during highly expected times. 

Tim Lincecum has set the tone for the pitching staff all year long. If Timmy is on, usually so are the pitchers behind him. Barry Zito has lost his second-half magic so far, but Jonathan Sanchez has greatly picked up the slack as of late. He had only gone six or more innings in back-to-back starts ONCE, until he dominated the Colorado Rockies for 8 inn...

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