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Giants Advance to World Series

San Francisco crushes Cardinals, 9-0

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 22, 2012 10:48 PM CDT | Updated Oct 23, 2012 12:03 AM CDT

(AP) – Matt Cain pitched his second clincher of October as the San Francisco Giants won their record-tying sixth elimination game of the postseason, beating the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game 7 of the NL championship series. The Giants return to the World Series two years after winning it all, getting the final out in a downpour. They'll play the Detroit Tigers, who have been waiting for an opponent since sweeping the Yankees. Game One is tomorrow night. Bleacher Report has details of last night's game here.

The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the final out.
The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the final out.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the final out.
The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the final out.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence hits a three-run double during the third inning.
San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence hits a three-run double during the third inning.   (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
St. Louis Cardinals' Skip Schumaker sits on the bench during the sixth inning.
St. Louis Cardinals' Skip Schumaker sits on the bench during the sixth inning.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt hits a home run during the eighth inning.
San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt hits a home run during the eighth inning.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran reacts after grounding out during the third inning.
St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran reacts after grounding out during the third inning.   (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws during the first inning.
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws during the first inning.   (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a double during the third inning.
San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a double during the third inning.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco Giants fans cheer during the eighth inning.
San Francisco Giants fans cheer during the eighth inning.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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COMMENTS
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cardsfan
Oct 23, 2012 11:32 AM CDT
Cards asked for it...defense was a nightmare. Hopefully this WS will have a better viewership rating than '10...doubt it though.
PadrePio
Oct 23, 2012 4:27 AM CDT
Detroit in four. Bye bye baby.
Crozilla
Oct 22, 2012 11:16 PM CDT
Let's Go Giants!

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