1* Free Play Giants.

After getting swept at home by the Dodgers over the weekend, I think San Francisco will bounce back with a victory tonight. The visiting Pirates will send journeyman starter Vance Worley (3-1, 3.10 ERA) to hill; Worley has pitched well since joining Pittsburgh but should have his hands full with a motivated Giants lineup. Note that Worley holds a pedestrian 4.09 ERA in 22 innings pitched versus San Fran, giving up six earned runs over six innings his last start versus it. The Giants counter with Madison Bumgarner (12-7, 3.19 ERA) to try and get a much needed win; the southpaw is coming off a strong start against the Phillies in which he went eight scoreless for the victory (note that Mad Bum has won three straight starts overall). And Bumgarner has always fared well against the Pirates, he has strong 1.71 ERA over three starts despite a 1-2 record. Pittsburgh played in Colorado just last night while San Francisco will be playing the fourth game of a six game home stand, the scheduling definitely plays into our favor. Consider laying it on the Giants with Bumgarner.

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