Masterpiece Theater
Matt Cain has allowed 4 base runners in his last 18 innings.
What a show! Both starting pitchers showed off their arms tonight when Matt Cain allowed 2 singles and Cliff Lee allowed 5 hits in the first 9 innings. More excitement came in the bottom of 11th inning when Melky Cabrera had his third hit of the night, scoring Brandon Belt for the only run of this fantastic game.
Matt Cain has thrown 18-consecutive scoreless innings and faced only 57 batters. That's 3 over the minimum.
Matt Cain has allowed allowed only 1 earned run in his last 22.0 innings pitched against Phillies (regular season).
In the bottom of the 11th inning Brandon Belt scored on Melky Cabrera's line drive to right field.
Melky Cabrera celebrated after hitting a single off of Antonio Bastardo to win the game.
Giants Win!
