San Francisco has lost six straight. Pittsburgh is 8-3 the last 11. San Francisco has dropped two straight with Tim Lincecum. Has he truly returned to his greatness? Not so fast. He has given up 9 ER last 11 1/3. Last five Pittsburgh has a slugging percentage edge of .400 to .231 and OBP of .303 to .209. The last 10 the slugging average is by .101.

San Francisco is 6-21 at home. They are 4-18 to teams with a winning record including 3-15 at home.