Sunday, July 20, 2014, 1:10 PM on CSBy, FSFL

Marlins Park, Miami, Florida

San Francisco Giants - Lincecum, T (9-5) vs. Miami Marlins - Hand, B (0-2)

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Sunday afternoon, Tim Lincecum gets the call for the San Francisco Giants as they take on Brad Hand and the Miami Marlins. Lincecum makes his 20 ^th start as Hand makes his 6^th start and 20^th appearance.

Tim Lincecum picked up his 4^th straight victory in his last outing and that boosted his record to 9 - 5 with a 3.66 ERA. In the win, Lincecum hurled 7 innings of scoreless ball and allowed 3 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6. Lincecum is pitching well and should have no problem improving on last season's 10 - 14 record and 4.37 ERA in 32 starts.

In 2013, Lincecum didn't get the decision in his only start against the Marlins after allowing 3 runs on 4 hits in 7 innings of work. This season, Lincecum lost to the Marlins after giving up 3 runs and 7 hits in 6 innings.

Brad Hand took the loss in his last start and that lowered his record to 0 - 2 with a save and a 5.26 ERA. In the loss, Hand allowed 3 runs and 6 hits in 4 innings with 2 walks and a strikeout. Hand's day was cut short by a right shin injury but he should be well enough to make the start. Last season, Hand was 1 - 1 with a 3.05 ERA in 2 starts and 5 relief appearances.

In 2013, Hand didn't face the Giants but he has seen some action against them this season. In 2 relief appearances, Hand has pitched 1.2 innings of work and allowed just 2 walks while striking out 2.

San Francisco Giants Betting Trends

San Francisco Giants are 46-44-5 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for San Francisco Giants is 0.2

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

Miami Marlins are 54-34-6 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Miami Marlins is -0.2

Injuries to Watch

San Francisco Giants

06/25/14 CF Angel Pagan Back 15-day DL (6/16)

Miami Marlins

07/05/14 2B Derek Dietrich Wrist 15-day DL (7/2)
07/03/14 P A.J. Ramos Shoulder 15-day DL (6/27)
06/22/14 2B Rafael Furcal Hamstring 15-day DL (6/20)
05/28/14 P Carter Capps Elbow 60-day DL (5/26)
05/13/14 P Jose Fernandez Elbow 15-day DL (5/10), out for season

Tony's Pick: Take San Francisco

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