The San Francisco Giants are going for a sweep today over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, but I don’t see that happening. Jeff Samardzija should start for the Giants but once again he is on the DL. What else is new? So today they will send the son of Pudge RodrÃguez, Derrick RodrÃguez, to the bump. This kid will be making his first Big League start. He has made one appearance in relief but was not very effective, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits in just 3-1/3 innings of work. Philadelphia will counter with the flame thrower, Jake Arrieta. As usual, Arrieta has been delivering with a record of 5-2, a 2.16 ERA, and a WHIP of 1.15 in 58-1/3 innings of work. The Giants will be without Brandon Belt, which will hurt. Chris Segal will be calling the shots and San Francisco is 0-4 in their last 4 games when he is behind the dish.
TODAY’S PICK: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES