SF Giants begin second half with wind at their backs. Can they take advantage?

DENVER — The Giants arrived at Coors Field early Friday afternoon for a formal post-All-Star Break workout before embarking on their second-half schedule.

Despite their record — three games below .500 — and position in the standings, three games back and behind five other teams, there is a case to be made that the Giants have wind at their sails as they began a three-game series at Coors Field.

The Giants will face the lowly Rockies seven times before the July 30 trade deadline....