As you already know, the Giants and Braves are all tied up 1-1 in this best of 5 series. The first game was all about Tim Lincecum and his historical 14 strikeout performance. In game 2, Matt Cain didn't have a game like Lincecum, but had a very solid performance, going 6 2/3 innings while giving up 7 hits and 1 un-earned run.
The game came down to the final innings, and was put in the hands of the famed "beardpen". The eighth and ninth innings this year have been owned by the men with the mange. Sergio Romo patrols the eighth with his Sasquatch looking whiskers, then hands it off to the league leader in saves, and black hair dye, Brian Wilson.
In game 2 the formula didn't work out. Sergio Romo gave up back to back singles to Derek Lee and Brian McCann to start the eighth inning, then Bruce Bochy did something he didn't do all season long. He brought in Mr. Black Beard to get a 6 out save. Brian ended up giving up the lead as SS Alex Gonzalez lined a double off the left-centerfield wall to tie the game.
The Giants had a great chance to end the game in the 10th but with the bases loaded and 1 out, Buster Posey hit into an inning ending 5-4-3 double play. Rick Ankiel launched a ball into the Cove in the top of the 11th off reliever Ramon Ramirez, and just like that, the series changed from a potential 2 games to none lead by the Giants to a tied up series going to Atlanta for the next two games.
The Giants hopes in game 3 lie in the left arm of Jonathan Sanchez, who had an amazing September. They will be facing tough veteran righty and former Athletic Tim Hudson. I can't wait to see how this series unfolds. Let the series begin!
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