Jul 4
RHP Tim Lincecum was named the National League pitcher of the month for June after going 4-1 with a 1.48 ERA, three complete games and 48 strikeouts. He walked nine and held opponents to a .202 average in six starts. Lincecum, who will start Saturday against the Astros, has a 16-inning scoreless streak going in.
Jun 30
Lincecum threw a two-hitter in a 10-0 win at St. Louis on Monday.
Advice: Lincecum's performance against the Cardinals comes after he threw a seven-hitter in a 4-1 win at Oakland on June 23.
Jun 29
Lincecum was once again brilliant Monday, tossing a complete game shutout against the Cardinals.
Recommendation: Lincecum gave up just two hits, walked none and struck out eight in the victory. He improved to 8-2 on the year and needed just 95 pitches (60 strikes) to finish his third complete game over his last four starts (he pitched eight innings in the other). While Dan Haren also has a strong argument, Lincecum is a candidate to start the All-Star game.
