It's easier to digest the failings of unproven hitters trying to make their way than it is to watch raw relievers struggle on the big stage.

After the game, manager Tony Vitello may have inadvertently coined a new slogan for the Giants' season: "More than unfortunate."

It's easier to digest the failings of unproven hitters trying to make their way than it is to watch raw relievers struggle on the big stage.