Giants aim to stop skid in opener vs. Athletics

Two teams surprisingly headed in opposite directions open a two-game interleague series Saturday afternoon when the San Francisco Giants cross the Bay Bridge to take on the host Oakland Athletics.

The rivals split a two-game set in San Francisco earlier in the season, with the Giants breezing toan 8-2 win on April 26 before the A's rebounded with a 1-0 victory the following day.

Left-hander Carlos Rodon (9-6, 3.00 ERA),