The Reds are 7-1 lately. The Giants are 1-6 and and 4-14 skids. Go against a starting pitcher who gives up .5 or fewer home runs per start, after a game in which the bullpen gave up four or more earned runs is 946-851, +107.6 units.

Tim Hudson has been roughed up in his last two starts allowing 13 runs, 11 of them earned in 10 1/3 IP. He has given up 21 hits and three walks for a hideous 2.32 WHIP. The Reds are 5-3 with Bailey to the Giants. The Giants are 4-18 to a starter who has a WHIP Of 1.350-1.450.