San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Preview for Opening Day 2012

For the second season in a row, the 2012 San Francisco Giants embark on their 162-game campaign starting in National League West enemy territory.

Last year it was against the odious Dodgers at Chavez Ravine. This year the G-men exit the dugout onto Chase Field squaring off against the reigning NL West-champion Diamondbacks.

Two-time Cy Young Award-winner Tim Lincecum retains his role as the Opening Day starter for the fourth consecutive season. Clayton Kershaw—last year’s NL Cy Young—bested Timmy in a 2-1 defeat in 2011, though neither pitcher surrendered an earne...

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