Will Giants' Bats Stay Hot Against Cubs at Sloan Park?

As the San Francisco Giants prepare to face the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Giants have shown a remarkable ability to light up the scoreboard, as evidenced by their recent performance on March 20 against the Kansas City Royals. In that game, they flexed their offensive muscles, producing 9 runs on 9 hits. Their batting average of .243 and slugging percentage of .486 were key indicators of their prowess at the plate.

The Giants' hitting has been a highlight this preseason. With an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .786 in their last outing and an impressive display of power that included two home runs, they've proven capable of delivering big hits when it counts. Despite some fielding errors leading to an imperfect fielding percentage (FPCT) of .977, it's clear that when the bats are hot, they can compensate for defensive lapses.

Pitching is another story for SF; while starters have maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA), there's room for improvement in the bullpen which posted a higher ERA and walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP). This could be an area where CHC might look to capitalize.

The Cubs will not make it easy for them though. As hosts at Sloan Park on March 22nd at 1:05 PM MST with coverage provided by MARQ network, they'll be looking to challenge every hit and run from SF's lineup. The Cubs themselves are no strangers to competition and will surely put up a fight worthy of any baseball fan's attention.

For those who follow trends rather than just one game’s outcome or statistics in isolation – consider this: consistency has been key for SF throughout these preseason games. They've shown resilience even when behind and have outperformed expectations more often than not.

Looking ahead to this matchup against CHC, there is reason for optimism among Giants fans based on recent performances but also caution due to potential vulnerabilities in pitching – particularly late in games where relievers play crucial roles.

As we approach game day, all eyes will be on whether SF can maintain their offensive momentum while tightening up their pitching strategy against a determined Chicago team eager to defend home turf.

Fans can catch all the action live from Mesa as these two teams clash under Arizona’s sky – will it be another high-scoring affair or will pitchers reign supreme? Tune into MARQ network at 1:05 PM MST on March 22nd to find out!