Jeff Samardzija (11-9, 4.00 ERA) and the San Francisco Giants (77-65) meet Paul Clemens (2-5, 5.44 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (59-84) in the first of a three-game division series at AT&T Park. The game starts at 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 12 and will air on CSBA and FSSD.
In his most recent outing, Samardzija pitched 7.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out nine and walking one in a 3-2 victory over the Rockies. Brandon Belt (.273, 67 Rs, 15 HRs, 72 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one RBI. The Padres were unsuccessful against the Red Sox 5-1 the last time Clemens pitched. He went 4.0 innings, allowing five runs, striking out three and walking three. Yangervis Solarte (.285, 51 Rs, 15 HRs, 64 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
Notes
The Padres lost their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the Giants are 27-24. The Padres are 16-27 in close games this season.
The Giants are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Padres have an 8-31 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Padres are 14-65. The Giants have a 14-44 record when opponents outhit them.
San Francisco ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 117 this season. San Diego ranks in the bottom half at 19th with 159.
Ranking 22nd, San Diego is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 404 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top five at fourth with 508.
When the Giants hit at least one home run, they are 51-31. When the Padres hit at least one homer, they have a 48-44 record.
