Tim Lincecum struck out a team playoff-record 14 in a two-hit shutout to outduel Braves starter Derek Lowe, as the Giants took a 1-0 lead in the NLDS. Lincecum, who has pitched four regular-season shutouts, including a two-hitter, fell short of his career-high strikeout total by one. When he struck out the side in the second inning, all nine strikes he threw prompted swings, and 12 of his 14 strikeouts were swinging. All these K’s for the Giants the big W at the end of the game. The reigning two-time NL Cy Young Award winner will be a major factor in the postseason for the Giants. Watch out for the FreaKKKKKKKK in October.

Tim Lincecum highlights – Giants vs Brave game 1