San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds in Game 5 National League baseball series

The San Francisco Giants rally together before facing the Cincinnati Reds in Game 5 of their National League Division series in Cincinnati on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

Patrick Tehan | MCT
San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval points to his hair during batting practice prior to Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

Michael Keating | AP
San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, center, stretches his arms during batting practice prior to Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

Michael Keating | AP
Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker watches from the dugout before the start of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

Al Behrman | AP
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

Al Behrman | AP
Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips looks at what remains of his bat as he runs up the first base line after breaking the bat lining out to center field in the first inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

Michael Keating | AP
San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford bobbles a ground ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Zack Cozart in the first inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. Cozart was given an infield hit on the play.

Al Behrman | AP
Cincinnati Reds' Jay Bruce (32) is forced out at second base by San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro on fielder's choice hit into by Scott Rolen in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford (35) scores as Cincinnati Reds catcher Ryan Hanigan waits for the throw in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. Crawford scored from third on a fielding error by Reds shortstop Zack Cozart.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford (35) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. Crawford scored from third on a fielding error by Reds shortstop Zack Cozart.

Michael Keating | AP
San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco, right, is congratulated in the dugout after scoring the first run of the game in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. Blanco scored from first on an RBI triple by Brandon Crawford.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval avoids an inside pitch in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

Michael Keating | AP
Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants connects on a grand slam home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning of Game 5 of their National League Division series in Cincinnati on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

Gary Reyes | MCT
San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey hits a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

Michael Keating | AP
San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey hits a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey hits a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

David Kohl | AP
Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants watches his grand slam home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning of Game 5 of their National League Division series in Cincinnati on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

Gary Reyes | MCT
San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey is congratulated by Marco Scutaro (19) after Posey hit a grand slam against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

Michael Keating | AP
San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey is congratulated by Brandon Belt (9) after Posey hit a grand slam against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

David Kohl | AP
Buster Posey, right, of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated as he returns to the dugout after hitting a grand slam home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning of Game 5 of their National League Division series in Cincinnati on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

Patrick Tehan | MCT
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos sits in the dugout with Bronson Arroyo, right, after Latos gave up a grand slam to San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

Michael Keating | AP
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos sits in the dugout after giving up a grand slam to San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

Michael Keating | AP
Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips hits a double to drive in two runs in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain is congratulated in the dugout after being taken out in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

David Kohl | AP
Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Ludwick hits a home run against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. Giants catcher Buster Posey watches at right.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain stands on the mound waiting for a new ball after giving up a solo home run to Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Ludwick, left, in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain, center left, fist bumps catcher Buster Posey, right, as Cain was taken out in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt can't catch a foul ball hit into the stands by Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Ludwick during the sixth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

David Kohl | AP
Cincinnati Reds' Jay Bruce (32) is tagged out by San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval trying to steal third base in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

Michael Keating | AP
Cincinnati Reds' Todd Frazier, right, looks skyward in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 6-4 and advanced to the NL championship series.

David Kohl | AP
Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips kneels at home plate after making the first out in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 6-4 and advanced to the NL championship series.

Michael Keating | AP
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo celebrates after the Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series.

Al Behrman | AP
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo celebrates after the Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series.

Al Behrman | AP
The San Francisco Giants celebrate after they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series.

Michael Keating | AP
San Francisco Giants', from left, Gregor Blanco, Hunter Pence, Brian Wilson, and Angel Pagan celebrate after they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants' Santiago Casilla (46) lifts Sergio Romo in the air after the Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series.

Michael Keating | AP
San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval celebrates in the locker room after the Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford, center, and Ryan Theriot, right, spray champagne in the locker room after they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series.

David Kohl | AP
San Francisco Giants pitcher Sergio Romo and first baseman Brandon Belt, right, celebrate the final out in a series-clinching 6-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 5 of their National League Division series in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

Patrick Tehan | MCT
The San Francisco Giants celebrate a series-clinching 6-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 5 of their National League Division series in Cincinnati on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

Gary Reyes | MCT
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo, center, celebrates with teammate after the Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series.

Michael Keating | AP
Tim Lincecum, right, douses Pablo Sandoval with champagne as the San Francisco Giants celebrate in their locker room after a series-clinching 6-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 5 of their National League Division series in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

Patrick Tehan | MCT

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