San Francisco Giants Could Clinch First Playoff Spot Since Barry Bonds Era

Tonight, a showdown in San Francisco could pop the top off of what up until now may have been this year’s most underrated story in sports: the San Francisco Giants clinching an MLB postseason appearance for the first time since the Barry Bonds era.

The lack of Bonds’ bat seems to be getting filled for the time being by left fielder Pat Burrell, who knocked in all the runs the bay area Tall Boys needed to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday night along with seven nasty innings from pitcher Tim Lincecum.

Burrell, despite his season .250 batting average, is earning his nickname of
“Pat the Bat” at the most clutch ...

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