Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford has been inching his way up the lineup with a fine recent run. He even batted fifth Wednesday night.
Crawford owns a seven-game hitting streak and a triple in each of the last two games. He is 10 for 24 during that stretch and his .255 average is at its highest point since May 14.
He is on pace to establish a career year with 18 home runs and 85 RBI. His .458 slugging percentage far exceeds what he has achieved in any previous season.