San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Scott Alexander walks to the dugout after he was relieved during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in DC on Sun Jul 23, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the SF Giants podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The Washington Nationals who have their own troubles this season put those problems aside when the San Francisco Giants came calling. On Sunday the Nats Lance Thomas swiped four bases and Washington’s starter MacKenzie Gore went five innings and gave up four hits.

#2 The Nationals got a little of everything a home run from Riley Adams and Gore threw five shutout innings it was the first sweep for the Nats since taking two games from the Toronto Blue Jays back on Aug 2021.

#3 Giants manager Gabe Kapler said they were a lot better offense than what their showing right now. Gore and the Nats pitching staff held the Giants to just one run and their run production is off. Is this just a slump or have they got other issues to be concerned about.

#4 The Giants return back to Oracle Park Tuesday night to host the Oakland A’s. Tuesday also means Oakland A’s fans from across the bay will be encouraging Giants fans to join in the Reunite the bay. A’s fans are inviting fans to chant “Sell the team” and stand up in the top of the fifth inning for the first hitter and later start changing “Sell the team.”

#5 The Giants have been here before with a five game loss streak what are some of the things that Kapler has done to get the club back on the winning track again. Does he make changes in the line up, does he select different relievers or just push confidence up and down the roster?

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