Washington at San Francisco

The Giants have caught some bad breaks on offense, losing Posey and Sanduval - their two most productive hitters. They have overcome that with great pitching and their best option takes the mound tonight in Tim Lincecum. The Giants are 18-6 in Lincecum's last 18 starts dating back to last season. The Nationals have never fared well against the pitching-rich Giants and stand at 7-16 in their last 23 meetings and 2-7 in their last nine at San Francisco. Lincecum has been just what the doctor ordered when starting up a series where the Giants are 29-11 in his last 40 starts in a series opener. The Nationals’ long-term struggles on the road vs. a right-hander show them at 55-123. Play on San Francisco.