It's an old fashioned NL West battle on Sunday Night as the Giants host the Dodgers.

RAISING CAIN

It's been a rough season for Matt Cain who is still looking for his first win and has a 6.49 ERA, giving up at least four runs or more in four of his six starts. He gave up three home runs at Arizona last Monday and he has allowed six home runs in his past two road starts. Overall, the righty has allowed nine long balls this season which he did not do until his 15th start last year. However, Cain did pitch well in the season opener versus the Dodgers on April 1st when he gave up just four hits and one walk, while striking out eight hitters over six innings.

RYU'S DOING FINE

The Dodgers paid a lot of money for Hyun-Jin Ryu and so far that investment is paying off nicely. The lefty is 3-1 with a 3.35 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in six starts this season. Ryu already has 46 strikeouts with at least five strikeouts or more in every game. He faced the Giants at home on April 2nd in a 3-0 loss, however only one of his three runs allowed was earned. Ryu did give up 10 hits in just 6.1 innings pitched in that game. Overall, Ryu has been consistent this season, pitching at least 6+ innings in all six of his starts.

INJURY REPORT

The Giants are an extremely healthy team right now. They are missing only Eric Surkamp who wasn't supposed to be that big of a piece. San Francisco just got Jeremy Affeldt back from an oblique injury. The Dodgers have not been as healthy as Carl Crawford is dealing with lingering hamstring issues. Mark Ellis and Adrian Gonzalez are also not at 100% due to various ailments. The pitching staff is filled with injuries as Chad Billingsley, Ted Lilly, Zack Greinke, and Chris Capuano are all on the disabled list.

HITTERS TO WATCH

Andre Ethier 27-for-60 vs. Cain

Matt Kemp 10-for-49 vs. Cain

Hunter Pence 2-for-3 vs. Ryu

Pablo Sandoval 0-for-3 vs. Ryu

TRENDS

Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 Sunday games

Giants are 37-17 in their last 54 games vs. a left-handed starter

Ryu is 4-1 Over in his last 5 starts overall

Cain is 8-3 Over in his last 11 Sunday starts

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