It\u2019s not Kershaw vs Lincecum II, but it\u2019ll do. Returning from his suspension after last week\u2019s madness, Clayton Kershaw will once again take the hill against the Giants. Tiny Tim won\u2019t get the nod for San Francisco this time but we could see more fireworks as the heated National League West rivalry resumes on Sunday Night Baseball.<\/p>\n
ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Prediction (Shea Matthews\u2019 record: 8-7)<\/p>\n
Sunday, August 1, 8:05 p.m. ET<\/strong><\/p>\n Los Angeles Dodgers (54-47, 3rd<\/sup> place in NL West) Clayton Kershaw looks to continue a torrid July (3-1, 2.25 ERA) but he\u2019ll have to keep the runs to a minimum, as Giants starter Matt Cain is no slouch either. Clayton Kershaw (10-5, 2.96) Some people would say that Kershaw, now the Dodgers\u2019 unquestioned ace, is still more of a thrower than a pitcher. His 2010 numbers suggest exactly that: a tight 2.96 ERA, a miniscule .219 opponents\u2019 average, just seven homers allowed \u2013 but 56 walks. Kershaw is still in the business of trying to strike every guy out. Luckily for the Dodgers, he\u2019s very good at that. Once he starts \u201cpitching\u201d and harnesses his stuff, he could be unstoppable.<\/p>\n In two starts against San Francisco this season, Kershaw hasn\u2019t earned a decision, but he\u2019s pitched very well, allowing five runs \u2013 three earned \u2013 over 13 innings while striking out 15.<\/p>\n Playing in Tim Lincecum\u2019s shadow, Matt Cain is one of baseball\u2019s most efficient and least appreciated starters. But despite his sparkling stats, the Dodgers have his number this year. Looking back further, many of them have stellar numbers against Cain throughout their careers.<\/p>\n James Loney bats .345 with 10 RBI in 29 at-bats versus Cain; he could do damage Sunday if he isn\u2019t traded before then. Casey Blake (.300, two homers in 20 at-bats) and Rafael Furcal (.357 in 28 at-bats) also have Cain figured out.<\/p>\n But nobody owns Matt Cain quite like Andre Ethier. The Dodger outfielder is a .514 lifetime hitter against him \u2013 and a 35 at-bats, a decent sample size. Ethier hasn\u2019t been the same since his injury earlier this season but perhaps Cain will lift him out of his funk.<\/p>\n The Giants and their fans will be especially hungry to solve Kershaw after his role in the beanball fest the last time they faced him. But Cain\u2019s struggles against L.A. will probably prevent that from happening.<\/p>\n Sunday Night Baseball FREE PICK for Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants<\/strong><\/p>\n Gambling Trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing San Francisco Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers<\/p>\n Baseball – Sunday Night Contest<\/strong><\/p>\n Get paid to watch TV? The BetUS.com MLB Sunday Night Contest makes the weekly primetime game that much more exciting! It\u2019s an opportunity to maximize your viewing pleasure and win MASSIVE Free Plays! We\u2019ll give away monthly awards, as well as prizes to our top three regular season finishers.\u00a0Enter the free contest every week and pick all of the wager options for the Sunday night ESPN game. The person who gets the most right at the end of the month will receive a $500 Free Play. The top three at season\u2019s end will win amazing free plays of $2000 for first place, $1000 for second place and $500 for third place.<\/p>\n <\/strong> Shea weighs in with his MLB Predictions for Sunday night and the L.A. 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\nSan Francisco Giants I58-44, 2nd<\/sup> place in NL West)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media.partners.betus.com\/BANNERS\/baseball\/sportsbook_baseball_250x250_mybanner.gif\")
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\nMatt Cain (8-8, 3.14)<\/p>\n
\nLA Dodgers are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road
\nSan Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
\nSan Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
\nSan Francisco is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
\nLA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games <\/p>\nWHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Click here NOW to Join Betus.com Sportsbook and start MLB baseball gambling all season long<\/a><\/h3>\n
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