San Francisco Giants: Are They on a Collision Course with Oakland?

Offense

Jun 5, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Michael Morse (38) is congratulated by third baseman Pablo Sandoval (right) after Morse hit a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake (not pictured) during the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Giants: Clutch hitting is the key stat for the Giants. The Giants struggled mightily with clutch hitting and hitting with runners in scoring position last season. Bruce Bochy made these aspects one of the main focuses in spring training, and it seems to be paying off.

The Giants are hitting .283 with runners in scoring position and with two outs this season, which leads all of MLB. They also have scored 107 runs with runners in scoring position and with two outs, which also leads MLB. If they can keep this up, they will certainly boost their chances at getting to another World Series.

A’s: The A’s offense has been one of their biggest strengths the past few years. They lead MLB in runs with 328, they’re third in MLB with 76 home runs, and, here’s the key stat, they lead MLB with their 125 run differential.

The A’s are a high-powered offense with leaders such as Josh Donaldson, Brandon Moss, Yoenis Cespedes, Derek Norris, Coco Crisp, and Josh Reddick, even though he’s struggling this year. The A’s will always find ways to score, and that’s why their offense is so dangerous.