The Cardinals take a 3-1 lead in the NLCS by beating the Giants, 8 – 3. The Cards break open a tight 2 – 1 game with a pair of runs against Tim Lincecum in the 5th, then add 2 runs in each of the next 2 innings to run away with the contest. Adam Wainwright is the winner.

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On October 18, 2012 — The Cardinals take a 3-1 lead in the NLCS by beating the Giants, 8 – 3. The Cards break open a tight 2 – 1 game with a pair of runs against Tim Lincecum in the 5th, then add 2 runs in each of the next 2 innings to run away with the contest. Adam Wainwright is the winner.

 

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