This is a 1* Free Play on the San Francisco Giants.

Oakland starts the recently acquired Jason Hammel (8-5, 2.95 ERA), who is 0-2 with a 3.02 ERA in eight lifetime starts against the Giants. San Francisco will counter with Matt Cain (1-7, 4.27 ERA); Cain pitched well in a losing effort against the Padres on Friday, surrendering just two runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings. While Cain hasn't earned a victory since May, he has pitched well enough to in his last three starts, but simply hasn't gotten the run support. Cain is 3-5 with a solid 2.11 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 10 games started against the A's lifetime. San Francisco is a pretty prideful team and won't take lightly to getting swept in the two games in Oakland. Hammel starts a new chapter with a new team but there is pressure on him to follow up what Jeff Samardzija did in his debut; suffice it to say, I think this sets up as a prime letdown spot. Taking the NL team in the NL Park in interleague play will also help us. Consider a second look at the home side in this matchup.

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