Arms Stockpile Comes Through Again as Giants Capture NL West

Filed under: Giants, NL West, MLB Playoffs

SAN FRANCISCO -- Seven weeks ago, Jonathan Sanchez let his feelings slip out into words, sparking headlines among the National League West contenders. Sanchez, normally a quiet man, said that the Giants would sweep the Padres in their upcoming series on their way to knocking San Diego from atop the division for good.

That didn't work out so well for him or the Giants. Not only did the Padres beat him a few days later, but they won that series and ballooned their lead over the Giants to 6 1/2 games by late August.

So, it's safe to say, Sanchez had a little business to finish as he prepared to take the ball against those same Padres in Game 162 on Sunday, with a division title waiting for the Giants if they won.

"This is the game I wanted," Sanchez said. "I said we were going to be in first place, so I couldn't let these guys down."

 

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