The San Francisco Giants defeated the San Diego Padres 5-3 in 12 innings Monday night. The Friars have now lost six in a row and I don't like their chances of ending the losing streak here with Clayton Richard (7-10, 5.05 ERA) on the mound. Richard has allowed 28 runs on 36 hits and 18 walks with 16 strikeouts through his last 32 innings of work and Padres are 1-5 in his last 6 starts.

San Francisco turns to Dereck Rodriguez (5-1, 2.75 ERA) who has made 11 appearances for the Giants and nine starts. The Giants are 7-2 in his starts and the rookie right-hander owns a 2.41 ERA through six appearances under the lights.

The Padres are 1-10 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Giants are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

10* play on San Francisco Giants.