Kurtenbach: 3 up, 3 down from SF Giants’ first 25 (fine, 26) games

Despite it all, these Giants are doing just fine.

That’s because their record is within easy striking distance of .500. They’re right where they need to be after 26 games.

Yes, this team should have more to offer. Perhaps it’s coming in the weeks and months to come.

But as of now, even with so many hitters struggling (0.3 offensive WAR as a team this season), San Francisco is in the thick of things in the National League.

The old, tried-and-true saying is that you can’t win the division in April...