Cain Unravels as Giants Unable to Avoid Pirates Sweep

SAN FRANCISCO — Before Wednesday's game, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said the staff is considering skipping Matt Cain's next start so the top three starters are lined up for a series that begins Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. For four innings, it looked like Cain would alter that thinking. By the end of the fifth, the rotation change seemed a lock.Cain allowed six runs in the fifth inning, giving back a four-run lead and more. The Giants lost 6-5 to the Pirates. They have been swept three times in the second half and have a 9-21 record. Man Swims in Off-Limits Lake Merritt in Oakland A pair of RBI extra-base hits by Brandon Crawford helped the Giants build a 4-0 lead. Cain cruised through the first four innings on just 52 pitches, allowing just a seeing-eye single and striking out four. The wheels came flying off in the fifth. Cain opened the inning by plunking David Freese, and walks of John Jaso and Jordy Mercer loaded the bases. Cain walked backup catcher Eric Fryer to put one run across, but the Giants were slow to respond in the dugout.A two-run single by pinch-hitter Matt Joyce cut the lead to one, and Josh Harrison's sacrifice fly tied the game. Bruce Bochy stuck with Cain...