Yes we do specify pitchers, but this game is especially noteworthy as it is based very much on pitcher splits and recent form. Tim Hudson has lost four straight decisions while Miami is 8-1 at home with Henderson Alvarez. His home ERA and WHIP of 1.56 and 1.026 make him a live home pup. They are 13-3 overall with him.

San Francisco is 2-6 off win, 2-8 if they allowed two or fewer runs last game.