In the first of a three-game series between the San Francisco Giants (38-26) and the Milwaukee Brewers (30-33) at AT&T Park, Matt Cain (1-5, 5.20 ERA) and Chase Anderson (4-6, 4.21 ERA) get the start. The game gets underway at 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 13 and will air on KNTV and FSWI.
In his most recent outing, Cain pitched 1.2 innings, allowing zero runs in a 5-2 loss to the Rockies. Brandon Belt (.297, 30 Rs, 8 HRs, 31 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. The Brewers were victorious the last time Anderson pitched. He pitched well, going 6.2 innings, allowing zero runs and striking out four in a 4-0 victory over the Athletics. Ryan Braun (.316, 26 Rs, 11 HRs, 36 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one RBI.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, San Francisco is 12-7, while Milwaukee is 12-14.
The Brewers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Giants have a 7-12 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Brewers are 26-5. The Giants have a 25-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 19th in runs, Milwaukee has earned 259 this season. San Francisco ranks 14th with 274 runs.
San Francisco and Milwaukee both rank in the bottom half of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. San Francisco sits at 20th with an OPS of .715, and Milwaukee ranks 16th with an OPS of .725.
When the Brewers allow at least one home run, they are 23-29, well-matched with the Giants who are 16-19 when allowing at least one homer.
