The 4-1 Giants (in their L5 games) beat the Pirates in their road opener on Friday. They will face the Pirates again who are just 2-7 in July. Neither team is hitting well; they are 26th and 27th in OPS over the last two weeks. Just back from the All-Star Game, SF right-hander Cobb has been pitching well, giving up just 4 runs over 15 innings in his last three starts. Cobb has great control, will give up hits, but seldom a long ball. Pirates send out Oviedo, who has had some solid starts this year but hasn't shone lately. After a 7 inning, 1 run outing, he was tagged for 13 runs in 11+ innings in his last two starts. Neither team's bullpen has shown well lately, and we will likely see more of Cobb than Oviedo if he continues to struggle. The Giants haven't been getting many innings from their starters so the All-Star break is just what the pen needed. The Giants are a good road team, hit right-handed pitching much better than the Pirates, and while the bats have been quiet lately, they are still 13th for the season in OPS. I like their chances to break out on offense, and win Game Two on the road.