Pittsburgh is 4-1 the last five. San Francisco has lost 5-of-6. Pirates are 42-18 in their last 60 vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 11-24 in their last 35 games following a loss, 7-21 at home. Francisco Liriano has 2.53 ERA and WHIP of 1.182.

Tim Lincecum has given up 11 ER in his last 11 IP. San Francisco is 5-16 the last 23. That includes 1-5 last six. Pittsburgh has beaten Lincecum two straight and 4-of-6. Pirates are 10-1 with Liriano vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 7-20 with Lincecum following a team loss in their previous game, 5-16 overall.