Two total runs in two games isn't going to cut it. The San Francisco Giants were swept by the Dodgers in emphatic fashion in this two-game series—how concerned should we be about the lifeless offense?

Yes, the Dodgers' pitching was fantastic. Yes, the SF Giants are missing several key players. But still, there is some concern about an offensive unit that has more or less hovered around league average so far in 2022. Part of it is the baseball: it truly appears that this baseball isn't flying as well as the ball in recent years, and it's affecting all teams, including the Giants.

It was good to have Mike Yastrzemski and Joc Pederson back in the lineup yesterday, but they didn't really factor into the offense. Still, with time, they should be able to help the team get back on track. The Giants have lost five of their last six games. They've scored 14 more runs through 24 games this year than they did last year. The DH spot helps, but if anything that's a wash.

LaMonte Wade Jr. could return as soon as tonight. Evan Longoria and Tommy La Stella have begun rehab assignments. Brandon Belt will be back as soon as he can return two negative Covid tests. The Giants are totally banged up, but it's a long season and they should have plenty of time to return to full strength (or something close to it) and get on a roll. At 14-10, they're only one win worse than the 2021 team that went on to win a franchise-record 107 games.

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