[Mick]

v. Washington and Tampa 2-4, v. San Diego 4-3, and, of course, LA 0-3.  I don’t think it’s the schedule that is the reason for the slow start.  Regardless who they are playing, the team is playing poorly.  The only bright spot is that “it’s still early”.

You're right of course. Fun facts: 

1) It's interesting to note that LA (11-8) would be 8-8 without their 3-0 record over the Giants...two of which were one-run games. 
2) Camilo Doval didn't pitch for nearly a week until last night's save, and he didn't get a single warmup pitch in the bullpen before going in (Taylor Rogers had been warming up, Bob Melvin changed his mind).
3) Hicks' 1.00 ERA is the second-lowest in the NL. He's only given up three walks in his three starts to date.
4) Marlins starter Ryan Weathers is a lefty. I'm guessing we see Flores at 1B today.
5) Giants' bullpen has a 2.25 ERA on the trip.
6) Giants are 6-1 when holding opponents to three or fewer runs.
7) Kyle Harrison threw 80 fastballs and changeups in his 85 pitches, despite the fact that his slider is his signature pitch.
8) Giants have an inordinate number of players performing at sub-par levels, including Chapman (.188, 18 Ks), Slater (.083), Murphy (.118), Yastrzemski (.125, 12 Ks). Estrada's at .227, but he's picking up. Ahmed's probably playing over his head at .265.
9) Only four players are really hitting well, Fitzgerald (1.212 OPS), Wade (.983 OPS), Conforto (.922 OPS) and Bailey (.777). Soler's at .797 with 16 K's.

Giants (7-10) stalwart Jordan Hicks (1.00 ERA) pitches today vs Ryan Weathers (2.57 ERA) of the Marlins (3-14).

[Mick]

v. Washington and Tampa 2-4, v. San Diego 4-3, and, of course, LA 0-3.  I don’t think it’s the schedule that is the reason for the slow start.  Regardless who they are playing, the team is playing poorly.  The only bright spot is that “it’s still early”.

You're right of course. Fun facts: 

1) It's interesting to note that LA (11-8) would be 8-8 without their 3-0 record over the Giants...two of which were one-run games. 
2) Camilo Doval didn't pitch for nearly a week until last night's save, and he didn't get a single warmup pitch in the bullpen before going in (Taylor Rogers had been warming up, Bob Melvin changed his mind).
3) Hicks' 1.00 ERA is the second-lowest in the NL. He's only given up three walks in his three starts to date.
4) Marlins starter Ryan Weathers is a lefty. I'm guessing we see Flores at 1B today.
5) Giants' bullpen has a 2.25 ERA on the trip.
6) Giants are 6-1 when holding opponents to three or fewer runs.
7) Kyle Harrison threw 80 fastballs and changeups in his 85 pitches, despite the fact that his slider is his signature pitch.
8) Giants have an inordinate number of players performing at sub-par levels, including Chapman (.188, 18 Ks), Slater (.083), Murphy (.118), Yastrzemski (.125, 12 Ks). Estrada's at .227, but he's picking up. Ahmed's probably playing over his head at .265.
9) Only four players are really hitting well, Fitzgerald (1.212 OPS), Wade (.983 OPS), Conforto (.922 OPS) and Bailey (.777). Soler's at .797 with 16 K's.

Giants (7-10) stalwart Jordan Hicks (1.00 ERA) pitches today vs Ryan Weathers (2.57 ERA) of the Marlins (3-14).