Date/Time: Wed, Aug 22 / 10:10:00 PM ET, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaFor the second straight night (and sixth time this season), the San Francisco Giants had no problems beating the Dodgers at their home stadium. The result was a 4-1 victory that put the three game series in favor of San Francisco and ensured the Giants a first place in the National League West Division, even if they lose tonight's game.
The Dodgers, who lost Monday night's series opener 2-1, had won seven of 10 games on their recent trip and returned home ready to face the Giants. But in their last two games, the Dodgers have been a serious disappointment, scoring only two runs, and allowing six.
Despite tonight’s result, we already have a winner: San Francisco. If the Giants complete a three-game sweep this Wednesday, the race for the National League West is likely to get on their favor. Both, Dodgers and Giants have flip-flopped between first and second place three times in the last week, with the Giants now 1 1/2 games ahead of the Dodgers.
After Wednesday’s game, the teams will meet six more times before the season ends, including a three-game series set at the Dodger Stadium.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Matt Cain (12-5, 2.90 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Chris Capuano (11-8, 3.14)
Opener Matt Cain will try to thrust the Giants to their first three-game sweep in Los Angeles since 2007 and cement his team’s leading position in the NL West. Cain improved to 3-2 with a 3.61 ERA in seven starts since the 2012 All-Star break, and allowed
Cain has won back-to-back starts since going four outings without a win. Cain is also coming off Friday's 10-1 victory over the San Diego Padres, allowing just the one run on four hits over eight innings, and striking out six without a walk. Cain is 3-0 his last six starts against the Dodgers, including his outing on July 27 when he allowed three runs over seven innings.
Left-hander Chris Capuano will do the impossible to prevent a 3 game skid this Wednesday. Capuano recently snapped a three-start slide with a victory over the Miami Marlins on Aug. 12, allowing no runs in eight innings and striking out 10. Last Friday’s against the Braves, Capuano allowed three runs over 7 1/3 innings. Capuano has gone 5-4 with a 2.17 ERA in 12 starts at Dodger Stadium this season. He’s 1-5 with a 5.00 ERA in 10 career games (six starts) against San Francisco.
Game Odds:
San Francisco: -1.5 155, ML -107
LA Dodgers: +1.5 -175, ML -103
Game Total: 6.5, o/+110, u/-130
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