PITTSBURGH - The Giants had won eight in a row. The Pirates lost 10 of 11. Madison Bumgarner had a 1.06 ERA in his past seven starts. Fellow lefty Jeff Locke allowed 11 and seven runs in his past two.
The Giants arrived in Pittsburgh in time to watch the second half of the Warriors-Cavs game. The Pirates' flight from Chicago landed well after closing time.
So, if you were going to track down your neighborhood wagering "facilitator" and bet this one, which team would you pick?
The Pirates, of course, because they have owned the Giants in the regular season, including Monday night's 1-0 Pittsburgh victory.