The Giants did not have quite as much of a imbroglio on offense as they did last year, and they were one of those never-say-die teams.
At one point it looked like San Diego was contemporary to roll to the division crown, but then the Padres faltered and San Francisco had enough to overtake them and assume the lead in the breaking up, making it difficult proper for San Diego to close the gap as the season came to a conclusion.
The Giants also won 25 games in their last at-bat, which was sensational.
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