The San Francisco Giants have reached a crisis point, enduring their longest losing streak of the season after their recent 9-5 defeat to the Atlanta Braves. Pitching woes were highlighted by Hayden Birdsong, who failed to secure an out, walking four and hitting a batter. The defensive side was equally troubling, with two errors and a miscommunication in the outfield leading to additional runs for the Braves.

Shortstop Willy Adames emerged as a rare bright spot with four hits but expressed frustration over the team's current performance, stating they need to return to their earlier form. The Giants had recently been competitive, just trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers, but now find themselves seven games behind in the division and struggling to maintain a playoff position as the trade deadline approaches.