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SFG: San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview
September 9, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Gregor Blanco (7, center) is congratulated by first baseman Buster Posey (28) for scoring on a RBI-single by second baseman Joe Panik (12, not pictured) against Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero (26, right) during the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

September 9, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Gregor Blanco (7, center) is congratulated by first baseman Buster Posey (28) for scoring on a RBI-single by second baseman Joe Panik (12, not pictured) against Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero (26, right) during the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco Giants will start a three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix today, after sweeping them in a three-game series less than a week ago.

The Giants and the Diamondbacks last played in San Francisco on September 9th-11th. The Giants swept the series, after winning the first game by a final score of 5-1, winning the second game 5-0, and winning the third game 6-2.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Series Preview
Jul 26, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Yasiel Puig (66) scores in front of San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) in the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 26, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Yasiel Puig (66) scores in front of San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) in the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

Ah, September baseball. For baseball fans, September is a month of drama, playoff implications, and make-or-break moments. The San Francisco Giants and their playoff hopes will be tested this weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers at home starting today in a three-game series.

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SFG: Buster Posey Is Having a Stephen Curry-Type of Second Half
Sep 6, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) in the dugout before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 6, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) in the dugout before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is riding a hot streak right now, just like in the second half of the 2012 season.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview
Jul 11, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) gets the ball too late as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero (26) slides into second after hitting a double during the fourth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 11, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) gets the ball too late as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero (26) slides into second after hitting a double during the fourth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports

After a day off, the San Francisco Giants begin a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks today. Today marks the first game of a six-game homestand.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants vs. Detroit Tigers Series Preview
Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Members of the San Francisco Giants celebrate on the field after game four of the 2012 World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Giants won 4-3 to sweep the series. Mandatory Credit: H. Darr Beiser-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Members of the San Francisco Giants celebrate on the field after game four of the 2012 World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Giants won 4-3 to sweep the series. Mandatory Credit: H. Darr Beiser-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco Giants have fond memories of the last time they played the Detroit Tigers. During the Giants’ last visit to Detroit, they celebrated their second World Series victory in three seasons. The Giants were crowned the 2012 World Series champions after sweeping the Tigers, and the Tigers had to watch as the Giants celebrated on their home field.

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SFG: Madison Bumgarner Named NL Pitcher of the Month
Aug 15, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 15, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

For the second time this season, Madison Bumgarner has been named the National League’s Pitcher of the Month for the month of August.

In August, Bumgarner posted a league-best 1.57 ERA, and he finished with a 4-1 record. In six starts and 46 innings in August, Bumgarner struck out 56, walked just three, gave up 26 hits, and allowed opponents to hit just .164 against him. He also tossed three complete games.

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