The Giants turn to Jonathan Sanchez (2-1, 3.48 ERA), who will be looking to win his third straight decision Tuesday. San Francisco is 5-1 this season when Sanchez starts. In 33.2 innings pitched, he as surrendered 27 h, 13 er, 16 bb , but collected an amazing 40 so's. His whip is 1.28 and BAA is .218.

Pittsburgh will counter with Zach Duke (0-2, 4.79), who has dropped his last two decisions. The left-hander is 0-1 with a 6.28 ERA in three starts versus the Giants. In 35.2 inn pitched, he has surrendered 48 h, 19 er, 10 bb, while collecting only 10 so's. His whip is 1.63 & BAA is .320 including being .321 against at home.

The Giants are 4-2 against southpaws while the Pirates are a dismall 3-10 against them. In their last 10 games each, SF is hitting .284 while Pitt is hitting .228 against lefties as well

Pick: San Francisco +110

I like this play tonight......gl

lets get em'

San Francisco +110(loser)