One key stat shows Giants’ poor start to 2026 is their worst in over a century

The first ten games of the Giants’ 2026 season have been … less than ideal.After Sunday’s 5-2 loss to the New York Mets, San Francisco fell to 3-7 — its worst start since 2019.But when it comes to the Giants’ dismal minus-25 run differential, as pointed out by Josh Dubow of the Associated Press, you’ll have to go back much farther: 1896. That year, the New York Giants started 1-9 and were outscored 94-45, good for a horrid minus-49 run differential. The Giants have been outscored by 25 runs over the 1st 10 games. That's the worst mark thru 10 games for the franchise since they were -49 in 1896 — Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) April 5, 2026 Needless to say, the Giants’ pitching that year wasn’t great, as they allowed six or more runs in nine of those first 10 games, including four with at least 12.If there’s any solace, that team finished with a not-awful 64-67 record and a positive run differential, somehow.The 2026 Giants, on the other hand, have been limited largely by their hitting. San Francisco’s 26 runs scored is tied for their fifth-lowest total through ten games in franchise history. Two of...