CHICAGO — This four and snore stuff isn’t working out. At this rate, five and dive would be an upgrade.
Matt Cain was the Giants’ third straight starting pitcher to last exactly four innings against the Cubs, following Chris Heston and Ryan Vogelsong, and that’s no way to rest a bullpen. Or win a game.
The Giants are one loss from getting swept in a four-game series after Saturday’s 8-6 downer at Wrigley Field, which is developing a feel of playoff fever. Cain surrendered five runs on six hits and five walks, putting his team’s hitters and relievers in a hole.
“He doesn’t look the same as he has in the past.