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ERA: 1.94. WHIP: 0.86. Wins: 8 (4 in the World Series). And one huge save.Normally, when we evaluate a pitchers postseason numbers, the sample is too small -- and the effect is too minor -- for us to make any kind of definitive declarations if those numbers are different from his regular-season stats. Bottom line: Most pitchers produce similar results in the postseason when compared to the regular season.But with San Francisco Giants starter?Madison Bumgarner, theres clearly something different, something beyond just having an overabundance of intestinal fortitude. The guy is just so nails in the postseason, when he raises his game to another level. And in his case, its not just a small sample size; with 97 1/3 playoff innings, almost half a season in todays game, we have plenty of data to back that up.San Francisco is down 2-0 in the best-of-five NLDS versus the Cubs, and on Monday night the Giants?need Bumgarner to come through again in October. Digging deeper into his postseason repertoire, we found some very tangible reasons that explain why he has become one of the best postseason pitchers of all time. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . Giroud, who wasnt in the starting lineup for two matches after allegations about his private life and a decline in form, scored twice in the first half. Tomas Rosickys chip made it 3-0 before half time at Emirates Stadium, while defender Laurent Koscielny scored an unmarked header in the second half. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! .J. -- Josh Cribbs was in the Pro Bowl in February and out of a job six months later. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . Artturi Lehkonen, Joni Nikko and Ville Leskinen had the other goals for Finland (1-0) while Juuse Saros stopped 28 shots. Tim Robin Johnsgard had the lone goal for Norway (0-2). ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis right-hander Carlos Martinez takes pride in his hitting.It showed on Monday in a 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.Martinez had two hits and extended his hitting streak to four games with singles in the third and fifth innings.I want to let my teammates know that I can put the ball in play too, Martinez said, That they can rely on me to get a hit.Martinez went 2 for 2 to push his average to .290 -- better than five of the eight position players in the lineup on Monday.Its nice to have a guy up there swing it well, St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said. It makes it an option for us.Martinez played a key role in a fifth-inning run with a one-out single that put two runners on and led to Matt Carpenters RBI double for a 1-0 lead.It feels good to be able to contribute to my team in that way, Martinez said.Martinez (7-6) threw well on the mound as well. He allowed three runs on nine hits over seven innings and recorded his seventh successive quality start. Martinez sailed through the first four innings giving up one hit on 47 pitches.I felt good, Martinez said. I just tried to stay concentrated all the way through.Pittsburgh outfielder Gregory Polanco hit two home runs and drove in three runs to lead the Pirates to their fifth successive win, all on the road.Left-hander Jonathon Niese (7-6) turned in his strongest performance in almost a month for Pittsburgh.St. Louis had a three-game winning streak snapped.Polancos two-run homer in the sixth off Carlos Martinez (7-6) put the Pirates ahead to stay 2-1. He added a solo shot in the eighth for the first two-homer game of his career.`Hitting and swinging, I dont feel it at all, it doesnt bother me, Polanco said. Im grateful for that. And Im glad its getting better.Polanco struggled running to first on a ground ball in the opening inning. But he had little trouble leisurely trotting around the bases twice.Hes continuing to be a force in the lineup, Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle said. A real strong performance.Niese (7-6) allowed just one run on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out three and walked one. Niese had given up at least four earned runs in each of his last four starts including surrendering eight earned runs in an 8-3 loss to St. Louis at home on June 12.You cant dwell on the past games, theyrre over with, Niese said.ddddddddddddSo, I just focused on whats ahead. I use my sinker more, cutter less. I was able to keep them honest.Relievers Arquimedes Caminero, Juan Nicasio and Neftali Feliz combined to allow one run over the final 3 1/3 innings. Feliz picked up his first save of the season despite giving up a run-scoring double to Matt Carpenter in the ninth. Feliz retired Matt Holliday on a fly out with two runners on to end the game.The Cardinals went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and left 10 men on base.Guys had a good plan, they had an idea of what they wanted to do, Matheny said. We just couldnt get that big hit. We left a little too much on the table.TRAINERS ROOMPirates: C Chris Stewart was placed on the 15-day disabled list with left knee discomfort. C Eric Fryer, claimed on waivers from St. Louis on Sunday, was activated for Mondays game. RHP Rob Scahill was designated for assignment.Cardinals: OF Tommy Pham was scratched from the starting lineup minutes before the game with right shoulder stiffness. LHP Kevin Siegrist remains on the 15-day disabled list due to mononucleosis. He is expected to be out until after the All-Star break.UP NEXTRHP Mike Leake (5-6, 4.13) will take on LHP Steven Brault (0-0, 0.00), who will be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis, in the second game of the four-game series on Tuesday. Brault is replacing Jameson Taillon (2-1, 3.86), who was placed on the 15-day disabled list after Mondays game with right shoulder fatigue.Were just going to back away (with him) right now, Hurdle said.Brault was 2/3 with a 2.31 ERA in nine starts between Indianapolis and Class A West Virginia.REHABBINGThe Pirates also announced that RHP Gerrit Cole will make a rehab start on Tuesday in Indianapolis against Louisville. Cole was placed on the disabled list on June 14 with a strained right triceps. In addition, RHP Ryan Vogelsong will toss a 60-pitch/four inning simulated game on Tuesday. ... C Francisco Cervelli will catch the session. Vogelsong was placed on the disabled list May 23 after he was hit by a line drive against Colorado. Cervelli has been on the DL since mid-June with a broken bone in his left hand. ' ' '