Although I haven't lived in Ca for 20 years I love follow the Dirtbags and up until recently this season saw most of our games when shown on ESPN+. I too have been very disappointed this year. Some observations:
Offense: We are hitting .264 for the season which is ok but we have consistently lacked clutch hitting and have lost several one run games. In the late innings down by a run we often get men on base in scoring position but can't get the clutch hit. We also have hit into too many DP's.
Pitching: Huge disappointment! 1/2 way thru the season our team ERA was 3.40. Now it's 4.50 which means it's been over 5.50 in the 2nd half.
We only had one returning started in Luis Rameriz who has pitched ok but has only logged 40 inn due to injury. Our other starters Johnson Watts-Brown, Noble and Voelker have struggled for the most part and with the exception of Fields who has had a good year relievers have struggled especially in giving up the long ball. Our biggest disappointment has been our pre season All-American closer Harrison whose ERA is 7.43 for the year.