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PITCHING MATCHUPS

  • TODAY: Giants' Jonathan Sanchez (2-1, 3.48) vs. Pirates' Zach Duke (0-2, 4.79), 4:05 p.m. TV: CSNBA. Radio: 680-AM

  • WEDNESDAY: Pat Misch (0-0, 5.40) vs. Phil Dumatrait (0-1, 4.74), 4:05 p.m. TV: CSNBA. Radio: 680-AM

  • THURSDAY: Matt Cain (1-2, 4.08) vs. Paul Maholm (2-3, 4.58), 9:35 a.m. TV: CSNBA. Radio: 680-AM

    PIRATES UPDATE

  • The franchise hasn't had a winning season since 1992, Barry Bonds' last year. At 12-19 and with the worst ERA in the majors, there are few signs that streak will be broken this summer, but they are 6-7 at home. ... Rookie Nate McLouth has been a bright spot, arriving at spring training as a fourth outfielder and winning the center field and leadoff jobs. He opened the season with a 19-game hitting streak and is batting .323 with a team-high seven home runs. ... Former Cal star Xavier Nady is among the league leaders with 30 RBI. His 26 RBI in April were the most by a Pirate since Willie Stargell had 27 in 1971. ... Pirates starters, including recently released former Giant Matt Morris, are a combined 6-15. ... Left fielder Jason Bay, reportedly one of the Giants' targets in the offseason, is batting .266 with six home runs.

    -- Laurence Miedema, MediaNews staff


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