Jonathan Sanchez and five relievers combined on a four-hit shutout and the San Francisco Giants captured the NL West title with a 3-0 win over the Padres, eliminating San Diego from playoff contention on the final day of the regular season. Check out more at Gaslamp Ball and McCovey Chronicles.
In Progress: Padres, Giants Meet In Critical Showdown
The Padres (90-72) were ahead by 6 1/2 games on August 25, but then endured a 10-game skid as the Giants (92-70) got back in the race. San Francisco eventually carried a three-game lead into this weekend, but lost 6-4 on Friday and 4-2 on Saturday to set up the dramatic conclusion.
The Giants went 9-1 in their final game of the series during the month of September/October including wins in each of their last seven contests...Sanchez has posted a 1.03 ERA in his last seven starts...Beginning with the 2000 campaign, the Giants have posted a 10-1 record on the final day of the regular season, outscoring opposition 69-19 in that stretch...The Padres won the season series, 12-6, going 7-2 at AT&T Park.
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