Can another run at title come from out of left field?;GIANTS

More than any other time in the season, the tone in the Giants' clubhouse drasticallychanges these days based on winning and losing. After Monday's loss to the Cubs, manager Bruce Bochy addressedthe team's "tough rut." After Tuesday's loss, he said, "I feel forthe fans." The Giants blanked the Cubs onWednesday, and Bochy said, "I hope this is a game that sendsconfidence throughout the lineup." For the moment, the Giants are feeling a bit betterabout themselves despite their six-game deficit in the NationalLeague West, and one reason is their ability to cut it in half bySunday because the first-place Diamondbacks are in town the nextthree games.