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• Giant barrage breaks Game 7 open in third inning
  From the Web › MLB.com
  San Francisco scored five runs with a mix of good hitting, some shaky St. Louis defense and just a little bit of luck to take control in the bottom of the third inning...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 7:40 PM
• Giants knock Kyle Lohse out of Game 7, grab 7-0 lead
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  If the Cardinals are going to win tonight, they will have to mount a more impressive comeback than Game 5 of the NLDS against the Nationals. Which is to say the odds are...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 7:40 PM
• Giants add on with Pence's bases-clearing bouncer up middle
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser at AT&T The Giants are busting it open here in the third, and they got their usual help from the St. Louis defense. Marco...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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• Cardinals-Giants Preview
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The San Francisco Giants have made a habit of winning elimination games this year, but that's a situation the St. Louis Cardinals excel in as well.
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 6:40 PM
• Matt Cain's RBI single gives Giants 2-0 lead over Cardinals in Game 7
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Giants pushed their lead over the Cardinals to 2-0 in the bottom of the second inning thanks to a two-out RBI single by Matt Cain. Yes, you read that correctly...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 6:40 PM
• LIVE: Giants vs. Cardinals, NLCS Game 7
  From the Web › SI.com
  San Francisco is 5-0 when facing elimination this postseason. After trailing 3-1, can Matt Cain and the Giants cap an incredible comeback and finish off the Cardinals in...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 5:40 PM
• Giants take a 1-0 lead in Game 7 vs. Cards
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser at AT&T Park The Giants strike first in this grand Game 7 - the first Game 7 many people here have seen in person. Angel...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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• San Francisco Giants World Series tickets sold out, but plenty of scalping options available
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Advanced Giants World Series tickets are already sold out following a lottery the team held a month ago, but there are plenty of expensive tickets available from ticket...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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• NLCS Game 7 pregame photos (and Matt Holliday is in the Cards lineup)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO — We've got about a half-hour to go before Game 7 of the NLCS. Full disclosure: As of 4:30 p.m. local time, rain had stopped after about an hour of...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 5:40 PM
• Cut4: Angels with hulk hands? More Giants fans
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• Giants strike first in Game 7 of NLCS, lead Cardinals 1-0
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Giants have grabbed an early 1-0 lead in Game 7 of the NLCS against the Cardinals. Angel Pagan led off the bottom of the first inning with a single against Kyle...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 5:40 PM
• Holliday returns to Cardinals' lineup for Game 7
  From the Web › SI.com
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Holliday was back in the lineup for Game 7 of the NL championship series for the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night, a day after being a late...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
• Live chat: San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 5 p.m. Monday
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Join Joe Stiglich for a live chat as the San Francisco Giants try to return to the World Series with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 of the NLCS.[[ This...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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• NLCS NOTES: Bochy wants guys to enjoy the moment; Holliday ready to go
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Final set of pregame NLCS notes from AT&T Park, where it's sunny but drizzling off and on... - Bochy on Game 7: "I think you need to appreciate what's ahead of us...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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• Holliday in lineup for Cards for Game 7 of NLCS
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Holliday was back in the lineup for Game 7 of the NL championship series for the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night, a day after being a late...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
• MLB roundup: Holliday returns to Cardinals' lineup
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday is back in the lineup after missing Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
• Despite forecast, sun shining over Game 7
  From the Web › MLB.com
  It did not rain all day in the Bay Area as forecast, but it did rain. A light drizzle began falling from mostly blue skies during the Cardinals' portion of batting...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
• Confident Sandoval soaring in 2012 playoffs
  From the Web › MLB.com
  This postseason has been an unqualified success for Pablo Sandoval, which represents a welcome change from his previous October experience.
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
• Cut4: Giants want to 'continue the trend' with #RallyCain
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  Cut4: Giants want to 'continue the trend' with #RallyCain
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• Cut4: Bochy talks Wilson's antics, Pence's scooter
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• San Francisco Giants should be able to get in Game 7 before it begins raining
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco weather report says rain won't be that heavy if it arrives before Game 7 ends
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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• Matt Cain has San Francisco Giants faithful in an NLCS Game 7 froth
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The #RallyCain and #RallyHorse movements have taken hold in the Twitterverse. Few are talking about whether the weather could put a damper on things Monday night...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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• Two teams enter, one team leaves: NLCS Game 7 lineups
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Here are the lineups for Game 7 of the NLCS between the Cardinals and Giants, in San Francisco: ST. LOUIS CARDINALS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 1. Jon Jay, CF 1. Angel Pagan...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 2:40 PM
• Game 7 (!) Giants and Cardinals lineups
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Normal starting lineups for both sides, which is a bit of a surprise. Matt Carpenter has some ownage against Matt Cain, but sits for Matt Holliday, who had an MRI on his...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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• Holliday back in Cardinals' lineup
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday is back in the lineup after missing Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 1:40 PM
• The storm has passed AT&T Park, looks good for Game 7
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  Partly cloudy skies over the ballpark right now. The storm front has passed through San Francisco. Showers could impact the game, but it should be played. The photo...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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• Pandahandler! Person in Pablo Sandoval suit by AT&T Park passively asks Giants fans for money (Photo)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO — The tip jar fashioned from a cooler makes this ensemble sing. A person outside of AT&T Park — wearing a panda suit, Giants jersey and batting...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 12:40 PM
• Matt Cain meets the Mythbusters crew (Video)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  So Mythbusters recently released this clip showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain destroying objects in the air by throwing baseballs at them. It's entertaining...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 12:40 PM
• Cain will try to end history of Game 7 pain for Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Barely 4 months after pitching the 1st perfect game in franchise history, Matt Cain can once again etch his name into the record books with a win in Game 7.
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 11:40 AM
• Kyle Lohse can define the best season of his career with a Cardinals victory in Game 7
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Kyle Lohse was an unlikely source of stability for the St. Louis Cardinals rotation this season, posting a 16-3 record with a 2.86 ERA over 33 starts for a team that...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 11:40 AM
• MLB announces the World Series broadcast schedule
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  It's all 8PM Eastern starts, kids, so prepare yourself for your sleep deprivation now: This will suck for Giants fans out west if San Francisco wins tonight. But really...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 11:40 AM
• Tom Verducci: Cardinals. Giants. Game 7. Get set for the greatest day in sports
  From the Web › SI.com
  The Cardinals and Giants refuse to die. Now the National League Championship Series is down to one game. It's Game 7, and it's the greatest day in sports, writes Tom...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM
• Video: Lil Wayne surprises San Francisco Giants fans and sings 'Take me out to the ballgame' in NLCS Game 6
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Rap star Lil Wayne leads the San Francisco Giants crowd at AT&T Park during the seventh-inning stretch.
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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• Lil Wayne sang "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" last night
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Lil Wayne was at Game 6 of the NLCS last night because he's apparently friends with Giants utility infielder Ryan Theriot-seriously, it's true-and sang "Take Me Out To...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM
• Knisley: A World Series ticket up for grabs
  From the Web › ESPN
  Cards, Giants need more than character, resiliency to win Game 7 of NLCS
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 9:40 AM
• Meanwhile, back in the Detroit Tigers camp …
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Your browser does not support iframes. Though they've been on baseball's back burner for four days now, the Detroit Tigers aren't kicking back at home, challenging each...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 8:40 AM
• Don't count on the NLCS winner being gassed for the World Series
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Cards and Giants are beating each others' brains out up until less than 48 hours before the World Series starts. Heck, if it rains tonight, maybe to within 24 hours...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 8:40 AM
• World Series ratings facing likely slump without Yankees
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  - When the mighty New York Yankee bats went silent during a humbling four-game sweep in the American League championship series, it was more than a blow to a franchise...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 4:40 AM
• Contact! Ryan Vogelsong 'slashes' and burns Cards with bat and arm
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO — Old-timers call it the "Butcher Boy." Youngsters, the "Slash." Whatever its name, the contact made by pitcher Ryan Vogelsong that brought in a run...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 3:40 AM
• And That Happened: Monday's playoff highlights
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Giants 6, Cardinals 1: And we head to Game 7, as the Giants continue to only really want to turn it on this post season once they're facing elimination. And of course as...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 3:40 AM
• Rapper Lil Wayne sings 'Take Me Out To The Ball Game" — and Ryan Theriot helped to make it happen (Video)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Your browser does not support iframes. SAN FRANCISCO — It is written in some holy texts that when folk music legend the Kingston Trio, Metallica frontman James...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 2:40 AM
• Ben Reiter: Giants get breaks as Vogelsong's gem forces decisive Game 7
  From the Web › SI.com
  For the second straight game, the Giants avoided elimination with a 6-1 victory over the Cardinals. It was a night where very little went right for St. Louis, writes Ben...
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 12:40 AM
• Stark: Giants force NLCS Game 7
  From the Web › ESPN
  In yet another must-win game, San Francisco beats St. Louis, 6-1
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 12:40 AM
• Cardinals-Giants NLCS gives one of greatest treats in sports: a Game 7
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  No one can look away from a Game 7 with a pennant on the line.
  Share • October 22, 2012 at 12:40 AM
• Vogelsong, Scutaro see Giants through to Game 7
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Game 6 heroes Marco Scutaro and Ryan Vogelsong have gone through some major league ups and downs to get within a win of the World Series.More: Postgame video Ratto:...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
• EXTRA BAGGS: Giants supremely confident going into Game 7, etc.
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants know the St. Louis Cardinals will not go down without a fight, but that doesn't make them any less confident heading into Game 7.More: Postgame video Ratto:...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
• POSTGAME NOTES: RallyGiants, streaking Scutaro, Game 7, enchiladas, and yes, Lil Wayne
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Bruce Bochy often jokes about his team's grind-it-out offensive style, complimenting the lineup before smiling and pointing out that he wouldn't mind a few three-run...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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• Live chat: San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals, NLCS Game 7, Monday at 5 p.m., sponsored by Stevens Creek Toyota
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Join us for a live chat as the San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 of the NLCS.
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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• Purdy: Ain't no stopping Giants, it seems
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  With fifth straight victory in a win-or-go-home game, San Francisco Giants push St. Louis Cardinals to a winner-take-all Game 7.
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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• Marco Scutaro stays hot, helps take Giants to verge of World Series
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO — After his teammate went 2 for 3 with a key two-run double in Game 6 of the NLCS on Sunday night, San Francisco Giants closer Sergio Romo assessed...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
• Three keys for Giants to win Game 7 of NLCS
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Five times in franchise history, from New York to the West Coast, the Giants have extended a best-of-seven postseason series to its fullest extent and came away...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
• NLCS expected to wrap up despite rain in forecast
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The National Weather Service was calling for showers to develop in San Francisco overnight, with a 90 percent chance of rain during the day Monday and tapering off...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
• Giants playing like a team on a mission
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The San Francisco Giants are knocking on the door of the World Series after forcing Game 7 of the NLCS following a stunning NLDS comeback.
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
• Vogey doesn't disappoint adoring fans, teammates
  From the Web › MLB.com
  No matter how you look at it, Ryan Vogelsong's incredible saga just keeps getting a little more unbelievable.
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
• Belt in the middle of another Giants rally
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Brandon Belt's first full season in the Major Leagues has had its share of frustrations, but all of that seemed to be a distant memory Sunday as he sparked a pivotal...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
• Vogelsong: "I didn't want to let these guys down. I didn't want to let the city down."
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  After dominating in the first two postseason starts of his long career, Ryan Vogelsong said it was too early to say he was a big-game pitcher. How about now? No need to...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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• San Francisco Giants ace Matt Cain channeling youth baseball days
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants Game 7 starter Matt Cain intends to have fun with World Series berth at stake
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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• Marco Scutaro has become inspirational motor for San Francisco Giants
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro has been sensational since being pummeled on a hard slide by the St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday
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• Pablo Sandoval finds hitting stroke at right time
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Pablo Sandoval has the right mindset after a forgettable regular season.
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• Kawakami: Ryan Vogelsong pitches Giants into Game 7
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Ryan Vogelsong's 13 consecutive fastballs -- all near 93 mph or better -- to open the proceedings set the tone and demolished the St. Louis Cardinals' early hopes on the...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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• Cardinals-Giants Preview
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The San Francisco Giants have made a habit of winningelimination games this year, but that's a situation the St. LouisCardinals excel in as well.
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM
• Cards, Giants set to add to rich history of Game 7
  From the Web › MLB.com
  A 2012 postseason that has seen more than its share of elimination games will include one more before the World Series begins, with the Giants and Cardinals stretching...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM
• Did you know? NLCS Game 6: Giants 6, Cards 1
  From the Web › MLB.com
  A look at some notable facts and figures from the San Francisco Giants' 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM
• Cain aims to help Giants punch World Series ticket
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• Cut4: Wilson plays the head-bongos
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• Sandoval's offense key to forcing Game 7
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Pablo Sandoval struggled early in the National League Championship Series, but he has picked it up in the last two games, just when the Giants needed him to step...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM
• Marco Polo: Scutaro travels west, finds niche in SF
  From the Web › MLB.com
  By late July, Marco Scutaro was a luxury to the Rockies, on the National League West skids. General manager Dan O'Dowd saw a chance to save some of the $2 million still...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM
• In NLCS, pitchers' contributions go beyond hill
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Pitchers at the plate have been right in the middle of the action during this NLCS, with Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong the latest to have an impact.
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM
• Giants 6, Cardinals 1
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Chris Carpenter walked off the mound, and the fans cheered himonce again.
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 9:40 PM
• Vogelsong stops Cards as Giants force Game 7 in NLCS
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  From Yahoo! Sports: SAN FRANCISCO -- Something has to give Monday.
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• Cut4: Lil Wayne sings 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame'
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• Cut4: Giants make it rain sunflower seeds
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• Cut4: Enchiladas the secret to Vogey's success
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• Baggs' Instant Replay: Vogelsong helps Giants force Game 7
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Ryan Vogelsong rose to the occasion, striking out a career-high nine over seven innings to lead the Giants to a 6-1 win, which forces Game 7 Monday.
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 8:40 PM
• Alive And Kicking
  From the Web › SI.com
  Facing elimination apparently brings out the best in the Giants. They got another dominate pitching performance in a 6-1 victory over the Cardinals to force a Game 7 in...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 8:40 PM
• Ryan Vogelsong helps save SF Giants again to force NLCS Game 7
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  By Henry Schulman Detroit's Justin Verlander has been the most dominant pitcher in the 2012 postseason. That cannot be disputed. If the Giants join the Tigers in the...
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• San Francisco Giants win again to force Game 7
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Ryan Vogelsong pitches Giants to 6-1 victory over St. Louis Cardinals to even National League Championship Series at three games apiece
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• Vogelsong, Giants force Game 7 with Cardinals
  From the Web › ESPN
  Ryan Vogelsong struck out a career-best nine in another postseason gem and the San Francisco Giants forced a decisive Game 7 in the NL championship series with a 6-1...
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• Giants force Cardinals to Game 7
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Ryan Vogelsong struck out a career-best nine in another postseason gem and the San Francisco Giants forced a decisive Game 7 in the NL championship series with a 6-1...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 8:40 PM
• Baseball-Giants beat Cardinals to force NLCS decider
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Oct 21 - The San Francisco Giants fought off elimination from the National League Championship Series yet again on Sunday, beating the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 6-1...
  Share • October 21, 2012 at 8:40 PM