Originally Posted by
goldengreek
San Fran is in an extreme travel situation after playing at home yesterday and now a day game in Chicago without rest. The Giants are 3-7 in day games vs. righties this year so far and they are just 1-6 in Bumgarner's 7 starts this season. Dempster has seemingly turned the corner after a brutally rough start to his 2011 campaign with 2 straight very solid outings. Bumgarner has a career ERA of 3.91 in day games compared to his 2.12 ERA at night. Key hitters Soriano (1.867 OPS) & Starlin Castro (1.167 OPS) have has very much success against Bumgarner. The Cubs are 4-1 in day games against lefty starters this year, which also was their highest scoring situation last year.