San Francisco Giants Are Snake-Bit 2 Ways, Remain in Contention

The San Francisco Giants remain in contention to defend their title into October, but the Arizona Diamondbacks and the injury bug are making that a very difficult task indeed.

A team needs to have all the breaks go their way and then still play good fundamental baseball in order to win a championship.  Injuries are part of the game and all teams deal with major and minor injuries throughout the season. 

Some teams have the depth of talent to persevere when a player goes down to injury, even when that player is a star.  Some teams have a dominant aspect of their team that is so good; it can carry the entire team and keep them in contention, which is what the Giants have in their pitching ...

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