The Giants found themselves trailing late again in Arizona, thanks to a rough outing from Tim Lincecum , but Brandon Belt's three-run shot in the eighth led to a 9-6 sweep-clinching win.

The Giants are going for the series sweep behind Tim Lincecum , but they'll have to do it against former Athletic Brandon McCarthy.

Angel Pagan took Brandon McCarthy's second offering deep but Arizona responded against Tim Lincecum to take a 3-1 lead. Watch on CSN Bay Area and follow along with In-Game Live!

The Giants need Tim Lincecum to pitch as efficiently and effectively as he can. He did that Friday night in San Diego, but the team lost.

Tim Lincecum was strong for seven innings, but the Giants' offense was silenced as they dropped the series opener in San Diego, 2-1.

Paul Goldschmidt has hit Tim Lincecum well throughout his career. But he hasn't enjoyed the same success against the three Giants pitchers scheduled to start in the series.

Tim Lincecum threw 6.2 scoreless innings, while Pablo Sandoval's two-run homer lifted the Giants over San Diego.

After compiling a 5.63 ERA in three starts with Hector Sanchez as his catcher, Tim Lincecum will work with Buster Posey on Saturday night.