The (27-23) had totaled 28 runs, after struggling to score throughout the month of May although they won four straight entering Monday’s series opener against Colorado (27-24). Ubaldo Jimenez with a 0.78 ERA by pitching a complete game, improved to 10-1. In Colorado’s 4-0 victory, he also beat two-time reigning NL Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum.

Jason Hammel in four starts against the Giants as a rookie last year, posted a 3.52 ERA even though he went 0-2 in those outings. On May 3, 2009, he pitched six innings in a 1-0, 10-inning loss at San Francisco. Barry Zito (6-2, 2.94) outlasted Hammel and he will be the one who will oppose Hammel again on Tuesday. Against the Rockies, Zito’s 2.00 career ERA is his best against any opponent. Since the start of last year, he has a 1.24 ERA against them in five outings. With eight strong innings in a 5-2 win April 30, he beat Colorado for the third straight time, at home.

“He’s always tough against us. I can’t hit him, I’ve never been able to hit him. Hopefully one day I’ll figure him out,” said Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. against Zito , Tulowitzki is 5 for 33 (.152).

Zito in his first six starts, has a 5.40 ERA in his last four outings after going 5-0 with a 1.49 ERA.

The Giants hope Pablo Sandoval will help and can stay hot to avoid that fate. in the final four games of May, Sandoval went 3 for 4 to improve to 8 for 17 with a home run and five RBIs. in the month’s first 23 contests, the third baseman hit .191 with no homers.

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Andre Ethier performance is a major reason behind Dodgers’ success in their season’s longest winning streak. With at least one homer in three consecutive games, he definitely is the key player for Dodgers. Clayton Kershaw too has the talent to play spoil sport for the Brewers.

“Sometimes … it’s tough to settle in for me,” Kershaw said. “It’s just the game, you haven’t gotten in a rhythm yet, but … you have to channel your emotions.”

Ethier has 9 RBIs and six runs along with 7 for 13 with four homers. He has batting (.365), homers (9) and RBIs (26). In 2009, he had 31 homers and 106 RBIs, his career high. Kershaw (1-1, 3.07 ERA) is 0-1 over his last three starts despite a 2.33 ERA. He has three runs of support from Dodgers over 191/3 innings.

For Milwaukee, Craig Counsell is the key player. He in his last 11 games, is hitting .406 and going 8 for 23 during seven game hitting streak. He averages .163 at Dodger stadium in his last 16 games. Chris Narveson (1-0, 6.60) will also get the ball. Although he had a rough start against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, he will be looking to bounce back soon.

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