Matt Cain could make it only five innings in Wednesday's loss to the Mets, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks. He struck out five. Cain set the tone for his rare off-night by allowing a leadoff homer to light-hitting Ruben Tejada. Tonight was just the second time in 21 2012 starts that Cain failed to complete at least six innings of work. He'll bring a 2.82 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 135/30 K/BB ratio into his Monday start in St. Louis.

Matt Cain was impressive again in Sunday's victory over the Astros, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits over 6 1/3 innings. Cain punched out six while walking just one in the game. He had struggled a bit over his previous two outings before the All-Star break, but looked well-rested and ready to go in this one. He'll head into Saturday's start in Philadelphia with a 10-3 record, 2.56 ERA and 124/25 K/BB ratio.

Matt Cain has been named the National League starting pitcher for Tuesday night's All-Star Game. He'll get the start over R.A. Dickey, Stephen Strasburg, and Gio Gonzalez. Cain enters the game 9-3 with a 2.53 ERA and 118/24 K/BB ratio. He ranks second in the National League in innings and WHIP (0.96), and threw the first perfect game in Giants history earlier this season.

Matt Cain pitched decently in a no-decision against the Nationals on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits over 6 2/3 innings. Cain fanned four and walked one in the game. He left in line to earn his 10th victory before Santiago Casilla's blown save in the ninth inning. Cain cruised through the first six innings, then allowed back-to-back homers to Ian Desmond and Danny Espinosa before being removed in the seventh. He'll head into the All-Star break with an impressive 9-3 record, 2.62 ERA and 118/24 K/BB ratio in 120 innings.

Matt Cain couldn't keep the Giants' shutout streak going Friday. He gave up five runs and 11 hits in 6 2/3 innings against the Reds. Cain took a loss, his first since May 1. The five runs allowed matched his season high from back in his first start of the year on April 8. Going into the night, the Giants had pitched four shutouts in a row; all three games against the Dodgers and then one more last night versus Cincinnati.

Matt Cain limited the A's to one run on three hits in seven innings of Sunday's 4-2 loss. Cain was in line for his 10th victory before Santiago Casilla blew his second save of the season. The no-decision snaps a string of eight straight wins for the Giants ace. Now the owner of a 2.27 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 107/22 K/BB ratio through 107 innings, Cain will get the Reds at home on Friday.

Matt Cain labored through five innings Monday against the Angels, but he still got a win after allowing three runs and six hits. The bullpen pitched four hitless innings after Cain left, giving the Giants a 5-3 win. Cain struck out four and walked four in his first outing since his perfect game. But even though he wasn't nearly at his best in this one, he still won his eighth straight start.

Matt Cain stifled the Cubs bats on Saturday, allowing just one run on five hits over eight masterful innings. Cain struck out seven and walked two in the outing. The lone run scored against him came courtesy of a solo home run from David DeJesus in the fourth inning. With the win, Cain improves to 6-2 on the season and lowers his already pristine ERA to 2.62. His 73/14 strikeout to walk ratio through 79 innings is among the best in the league as well. Every season it seems like Cain is underrated, yet he remains one of the strongest pitchers in the league. He'll look to continue his dominance when he takes on the Padres in San Diego on Thursday.

Matt Cain limited the Diamondbacks to one run and three hits in six innings and drove in two runs Saturday to pick up a win. Cain has always struggled to get run support, but he successfully took matters into his own hands tonight. The win was just his second in seven starts, though he ranks among the NL leaders with his 2.28 ERA.

Matt Cain limited the Brewers to two runs over seven innings Sunday but ended up with a no-decision. Cain was impressive yet again, striking out 10 and walking just one as he lowered his season WHIP to 0.73. But the Giants' defense and Santiago Casilla let them down in the ninth inning, blowing a 3-2 lead. Cain, always starving for run support, remains 1-2 on the season despite a 2.38 ERA through six starts. He has to go to Arizona next time out.