Giants SP Tim Lincecum struggles in Monday's loss

Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum failed to pitch past the fourth inning in Monday's loss to the Dodgers.

Lincecum allowed four runs on eight hits over four innings to earn the loss. He struck out two batters and walked three.

"I was missing in the middle of the plate too much," Lincecum said after the game, per MLB.com.

Lincecum (1-2) ran into trouble during the third inning, when all four runs against him were scored. Lincecum surrendered five hits and one walk during the inning. He retired the side in the fourth inning, but was pulled after that.

His next projected start is Sunday against the Angels.