The San Francisco Giants just swept the Cubs, handing Chicago its first sweep loss of the season, and they did it in exciting fashion: Jung Hoo Lee’s first walk-off, Willy Adames with two homers, and energy all over the diamond. But the question remains: why now, and what does it mean with the Wild Card slipping away?
We break down the “reality check” behind this sweep, including whether the pressure being gone is what’s unlocking this lineup. Then, we shift focus to the future: Buster Posey revealed the plan for top prospect Bryce Eldridge, and it doesn’t include a 2025 debut. We’ll explain why, what Eldridge still needs to develop, and how his trajectory shapes the Giants’ rebuild.
Finally, we dive into Willy Adames’ ceiling — what his breakout stretch means for the lineup, the clubhouse, and the offseason plans. Can he be the middle-of-the-order bat this team builds around?
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