GINA
Thursday, October 7, 2010, 9:30 p.m. est.
Atlanta Braves (91-71) at San Francisco Giants (92-70)
(R) Derek Lowe (0-0) vs. (R) Tim Lincecum (0-0)
The Giants have won six of the last seven games against the Braves at AT&T Park and will send Tim Lincecum to the hill. The Giants have won the last four home games versus the Braves with right-hander at the controls. Atlanta will counter with veteran hurler Derek Lowe. The right-hander is 3-0 with a 1.32 ERA in his past five starts against the Giants, 5-1 with a 1.98 ERA in eight career starts at AT&T Park. Expect a close low scoring contest with the Giants having the upper hand playing in their house. The Braves are just 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
MLB
San Francisco Giants -155
PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS
(1) Rays (96-66) vs. (3) Rangers (90-72) Tampa Bay in 5 Texas leads 1-0
(2) Twins (94-68) vs. (4) Yankees (95-67) New York in 4 New York leads 1-0
(1) Phillies (97-65) vs. (3) Reds (91-71) Philadelphia in 5 Philadelphia leads 1-0
(2) Giants (92-70) vs. (4) Braves (91-71) San Francisco in 5 Series Tied 0-0