A Trifecta of Sweeps Sees Giants Optimism Soar, Fall, Then Rise Again

Oh, how things over the course of the most recent San Francisco Giants homestand changed with every series that passed.

After the Giants swept their cross-bay rivals, the Oakland Athletics, the city was filled with optimism. People thought maybe this team, which is so loaded with pitching, could actually contend for the National League wild card.

Three days later, those good vibes were quickly disposed of almost as fast as Giants hitters against the Los Angeles Angels. The Halos jumped all over San Francisco pitching, and the series was capped off by an eighth inning comeback against reigning NL Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum.

What is the most memorable thing of the series against the Angels? Not a potential late-inning comeback in the opener, but the fans...

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