Cincinnati @ San Francisco preview

Last Meeting ( Jul 22, 2013 ) Cincinnati 11, San Francisco 0

Both teams figure to be well-rested Tuesday when the San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds meet at AT&T Park for a rare traditional doubleheader. The Reds are hoping to build on their performance in Monday's 11-0 victory, when they opened their 12-game road trip with 17 hits and received a complete game from Bronson Arroyo. “This was about as good as you can get,” Reds manager Dusty Baker said. “It could be a good sign for the rest of the year.”

With the Reds jumping to an early lead, both managers pulled their regulars early in anticipation of Tuesday’s twin bill. The Giants are listed as the home team for both contests, but the Reds will bat last in the second game, which is a makeup of a July 4 rainout in Cincinnati. Giants manager Bruce Bochy enters the doubleheader one win shy of 1,500 for his career.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio, CSN Bay Area

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds LH Tony Cingrani (3-1, 3.23 ERA) vs. Giants LH Eric Surkamp (2013 debut)

Cingrani is making his first start since July 14, when he allowed two runs (one earned) over four innings against Atlanta. The 24-year-old rookie has allowed two or fewer runs in eight of his 10 starts. Giants infielder Tony Abreu homered off Cingrani on July 3, when the left-hander received a no-decision after yielding two runs in 5 2/3 innings.

Surkamp, a Cincinnati native who missed all of last year because of Tommy John surgery, is being promoted from Triple-A Fresno to make his season debut. The 26-year-old lefty received the nod after going 2-0 with a 4.00 ERA in nine minor-league starts this season. He went 2-2 with a 5.74 ERA in six starts for the Giants in 2011.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds CF Shin-Soo Choo is hitting .431 (28-for-65) with two home runs during his career-high 16-game hitting streak.

2. The Giants are 16-32 against teams outside the National League West.

3. San Francisco has lost 24 of its last 37 games against Cincinnati.

PREDICTION: Reds 6, Giants 3