Giants MLB playoff chances hinge on flailing offense picking up slack NBC Sports Bay Area & California [Video]

Even after a 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday at Great American Ball Park, the most optimistic of Giants fans will still say there’s time left for the Orange and Black to get it together and make it into the MLB playoffs.

They have some evidence to back up those positive thoughts, too.

With 50 games remaining in the regular season, the Giants possess a 55-57 record that has them well behind the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. And while it would take nothing short of a miracle to make San Francisco a contender in the division, the wild card remains a viable option.

There’s also a good chance for the Giants to make up some ground in the next few weeks.

Among the teams on San Francisco’s schedule over the next month are the Washington Nationals, Detroit Tigers, Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins. All five are sub-.500 teams and …