The Giants are 9-1 the last 10. Pittsburgh is 8-17 their last 25. Jeff Locke is an abysmal pitcher. After pitching well over his head for a good part of last year, Locke went 1-5 with a 6.66 ERA over his final 11 starts and was left off the postseason roster. Locke was 0-2 with a 5.04 ERA in five starts with Triple-A Indianapolis.

Giants are 11-3 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Pirates are 5-16 in their last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter.