The Reds are coming off a loss last time out, but it must be noted that Arroyo the Reds starter has seen his team go 8-0 when he starts after a Reds loss. Arroyo has won two of his last three starts and has not allowed more than 3 earned runs in an any start since May 29th. When and if he tires, he is backed by a group of Reds relievers that have posted a 0.94 ERA over their last 16 games, allowing just five earned runs in 47 2/3 innings of top quality work.

Tim Lincecum is coming off a no hitter in his last outing, but now I expect he will be in a huge letdown scenario as this is usually what happens. Lincecum is just 0-2 with a fat 6.85 ERA in four career starts versus the Reds. Lastly , the Giants are 0-6 in Lincecums last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record are a lowly 2-10 in their last 12 vs. the National League Central.

Play on the Reds here on Monday night.