San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos faces backlash after controversial defense of Bob Melvin sparked by fan criticism.

Yet, the Giants have drawn nearly 2.3 million fans this year, ranking seventh in baseball as of Aug. 18. Over 35,000 people attended last Wednesday’s 11-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, and history shows that Giants fans will keep coming, even if Ramos apparently has no time for them.

BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres face the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. San Diego has a 70-56 record overall and a 39-21 record at home. Padres hitters are batting a collective .251, which ranks fourth in the NL.

Heliot Ramos found himself in the middle of the action in Monday night’s series opener at Petco Park. Ramos kicked off a three-homer first inning with a booming shot off left-hander Nestor Cortes and then experienced an eventful night in left field,

Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos clarifies comments taken out of context, defending manager Bob Melvin amid losing skid. Fans and media misinterpreted his words, but Ramos was supporting the clubhouse,

Heliot Ramos fired back at critics of Melvin and the Giants, specifically those who want to see Melvin more active in the dugout.