Lincecum struck out 12 in seven innings in a 2-0 victory that lifted the Giants to 5-4 on this trip, pretty good for a team that celebrated every run scored like the birth of a child.
Lincecum struck out 10 or more for the third time in seven 2011 starts and the 29th time in his career, breaking a tie with Christy Mathewson for the franchise record.
"It's cool, I guess," said Lincecum, who can be fairly certain he did not steal Mathewson's quote from the day he set the record. Lincecum had good reason to be blase about this record, because he is only 26. "I've got a lot more pitching to do," he said. "Hopefully these will keep on coming."
Most impressive, Lincecum struck out his last five hitters and reached a dozen on his 127th pitch. He still was throwing 95 mph, too, showing how his fitness and weight gain now allow this slight fellow to last as long as the CC Sabathias of the game.
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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/05/04/SPJF1JBUFC.DTL#ixzz1LTzLbxK5Lincecum now has more 10+ strikeout performances than anyone else in the 129 year history of the Giants..and sits in his customary position of leading all of MLB in strikeouts.
There are two conclusions I immediately draw from Tim's accomplishments. One, this guy is the best.. Two, weed is good for you, but I already knew that..