The Giants have won game #1 in 6 of their last 7 series. SF comes in also has won 4 of 5 and had the day off while the Pirates have lost 9 of 12. Pittsburgh’s bats have been non -existent as they have scored 2 runs or less in 8 of their last 10 games. While DeScalfani has allowed 6 runs total in his last two starts (going 11 1/3 innings) BOTH games were vs San Diego who he was facing for the second and third time this season. He is now making his fourth start is facing a Giants squad that is avg 5.6 runs per game the L9.