The Giants' 3-2 decision over the Nationals in Tuesday's Game 4, which clinched the best-of-five National League Division Series for them by a 3-1 margin, featured the elements that propelled them to the World Series in 2010 and 2012. Pitching. Defense. And a certain kind of stubbornness, pride, or both that enables them to believe that while they may encounter better teams, they won't face better competitors.