Blake Snell Sets Important Tone for Giants as Pivotal Road Trip Begins in Baltimore

Giants Enter Crucial Stretch of Schedule with Series Against Orioles

The San Francisco Giants open a pivotal road trip in Baltimore on Monday, and left-hander Blake Snell will set the tone for the series against the Orioles. The Giants are 36-38 and in third place in the NL West, 4.5 games behind the first-place Dodgers. They are also just 1.5 games ahead of the fourth-place Padres, so this road trip could be a make-or-break stretch for their playoff hopes.

The Giants have won three of their last four games, but they are just 6-10 in their last 16 games. They need to start playing better if they want to make a run at the playoffs, and Snell needs to lead the way.

Snell Has Been Impressive Since Joining Giants

Snell has been one of the Giants' best pitchers since they acquired him from the Padres in a trade in August. In five starts for the Giants, Snell has a 2.40 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 40 strikeouts in 25.1 innings. He has also won three of those five starts.

Snell's success has been a big reason why the Giants have been able to stay in the playoff race. He has given them a much-needed boost in the rotation, and he has shown that he can be a force at the top of the order.

Giants Need Snell to Continue Success on Road

The Giants will need Snell to continue his success on the road if they want to win the series against the Orioles. The Orioles are a tough opponent, and they are fighting for a playoff spot of their own. They are 38-36 and in third place in the AL East, 3.5 games behind the first-place Rays.

The Giants will also need to play better defense and get more timely hitting if they want to win the series. They have made too many mistakes in the field and at the plate in recent weeks, and they need to clean up their play if they want to be successful.

The Giants' road trip is a big one, and it could have a major impact on their playoff hopes. They need to start playing better, and they need Snell to continue his success. If they can do those things, they have a good chance of winning the series against the Orioles and moving up in the standings.