San Francisco at Arizona

So why are the Giants 1-4 in ace Tim Lincecum's last five starts? It’s the same problem they've had all season: no offense. This offense is No. 29 in runs scores and on-base percentage. He faces a very strong Arizona team, one he is 0-2 against this season. The playoffs bound Diamondbacks are No. 9 in baseball in runs scored, No. 10 in on-base percentage and No. 9 in slugging. The Giants are 7-19 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15 and 1-4 in their last five road games. And this bad San Francisco offense is matched-up against a strong starter in Josh Collmenter (3.42 ERA), with just 27 walks in 147 innings. The Diamondbacks are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter, 39-18 in their last 57 home games. Arizona has a terrific home field edge and the Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Collmenter's last seven home starts. Arizona is also 4-0 in the last four meetings, yet is a home dog here. Play on the Diamondbacks.