San Francisco at Pittsburgh

The San Francisco Giants have certainly opened some eyes this season. They have done a lot of it with their play at home where they are 31-15 on the season, but have struugled to a mediocre 18-24 mark on the road. Tim Lincecum started the All-Star game, so he will not be in his usual rythm between starts. Lincecum has had one start against the Pirates in his career, a losing one. Paul Maholm has been outstanding for the Pirates as he has won two straight decisions, and has been electric at home where he has pitched to a 2.96 ERA covering seven starts. He also has good numbers vs. the Giants as he brings a 3.00 career ERA against them. The Pirates will be facing the Giants for the first time this season, and they swept them here a year ago in a three-game set, and I look for them to win or be in this one at the least and will play them on the runline.