San Francisco Giants: Jonathan Sanchez and 5 Players That Need to Step Up

The San Francisco Giants are at a critical junction in their season. After a strong first half, the team has encountered recent misfortune. 

The misfortune has been an inability to perform and win games.

In their last 13 attempts, San Francisco has won just three. They have lost four-straight series, including one to the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks. The Giants have surrendered their NL West lead for the first time since July 25. 

This team is at a pivotal turning point. If they cannot reverse their recent skid, they will slip onto a downhill path that may lead to the elimination of a postseason appearance. 

On August 12,...

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