San Francisco at Philadelphia

This is exactly the type of game that brings out the best in a great pitcher, so I expect to see Tim Lincecum deliver a gem against the Phillies. He has pitched great of late, allowing 1 run or less in five of his last six starts. Kyle Kendrick is not one of the Phillies "A” level pitchers, but he certainly is above average. Lincecum has proven that he is a big-game pitcher, even on the road where the Giants boast an 8-1 record in his last nine road starts vs. a winning team. Kendrick hasn't been as good on regular four days rest where the Phillies are now 1-4 in his last five. The Giants are also 45-21 with Lincecum on the mound if he is off a quality start in his last appearance. San Francisco gets the call.