Tim Lincecum Sets the Stage for San Francisco Giants in Critical Game 4

Tim Lincecum has owned the spotlight in the MLB stratosphere ever since his big league debut in 2007. But the two-time Cy Young award winner and World Series champion has embarked on the most strenuous journey of his career in 2012, struggling to sustain both command and velocity on his way to a league-worst 5.18 ERA and career-high 15 losses.

However, Lincecum has reverted back to his old self while serving out of the bullpen in the playoffs, and the statistics prove it. "The Freak" has surrendered just one run and three hits in 8.1 innings pitched while striking out nine and walking only one in three relief appearanc...

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