- ,His 7 2/3 shut out innings in Game 5 of the 2012 NLCS turned the series around for the Giants. And then he did it again, pitching 5 2/3 innings, giving up only 1 run, in Game 1 to give the Giants their first win of the World Series.
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- Coming back from a seriously broken leg in 2011, he was voted NL Comeback Player of the Year. His Grand Slam in the 5th inning of Game 5 of the NLDS sealed the series for the Giants and brought a smile to the face of this normally stoic player.
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- He is one of only 2 MLB players to hit two leadoff homers in the same post season (Game 4 NLDS & Game 2 NLCS)
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- In Game 3 of the NLDS, he pitched the final two innings for a nail-biting Giants win in the 10th. He closed out all 4 of SF's NLCS victories, including throwing the final pitch of Game 7 in the pouring rain as the Giants clinched the title and berth in the World Series. He pitched another nail biter as he closed Game 4 of the World Series in the 10th inning for the final win as the Giants clinched the Championship.
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- After a rough 2012 season as a Giants starting pitcher, this crowd favorite proved to be an invaluable member of the bullpen, pitching 4 1/3 outstanding innings in Game 4 of the NLDS and another 2 1/3 innings in World Series Game 1, retiring 7 in a row, striking out 5. He did it again in Game 3 of the World Series coming in as a reliever in the 7th inning and retiring 4 batters in a row to help the Giants to another win.
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- This left-hander shut down both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds in 8 NLCS and NLDS games, allowing no runs through 8.1 innings while striking out six and walking only one. He also provided invaluable bullpen support in Game 4 of the World Series.
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- He hit an awkward, broken bat double in Game 7 of the NLCS that brought home a total of 3 runs to start off the 5-run third inning. This player is also known for his pre-game motivational speeches, telling the team before the NLCS final game, "No matter what happens, we must not give in, we owe it to each other, play for each other."
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- Pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings in Game 7 of the NLCS, this pitcher didn't want to leave the game and, in his excitement, cried out, "No!", when called in by management. He was the pitcher that won the clincher games for the NLDS, NLCS and World Series making him only the 3rd pitcher ever to pitch all 3.
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- Out of the major leagues for 4 years, he spent time pitching in Japan and the triple-A leagues before being called up by the Giants when Zito injured his foot.
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- 3 times during the 2012 MLB playoffs he allowed only 1 run in a start. In Game 6 of the NLCS, he threw 9 strikeouts to help guarantee the Giants a Game 7. In Game 3 of the World Series, he pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings to lead the Giants to another win.
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- Living up to his nicknames "El Original" and "Blockbuster", this player's outstanding performances in the NLCS, capped by catching the final out in the pouring rain in Game 7, won him the coveted MVP title.
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- Manager who brought the first ever World Series Championship home to SF in 2010 and the first for the Giants since 1954. Could he repeat in 2012? Yes, He Did!
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- He came out of the Bullpen in Game 1 of the NLDS to retire 6 straight batters and stunt the Reds momentum (although they did go on to win the game)
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- "Panda's" 3 home runs in Game 1 made him only the 4th player in history to hit 3 in one World Series game and helped earn him MVP for the Series.
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- This 22 year old enjoyed a solid rookie season with 48 starts behind the plate, 25 of them catching for Zito's 32 regular season starts. The dynamic duo were successfully paired again to win Game 4 of the NLDS.
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