Matt Cain is perfect for 5 innings but Cubs top Giants
Matt Cain pitched five perfect innings for the San Francisco Giants on Monday, but the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 3-2 victory.
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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