Giants Rekindle Their Championship Magic Against The Dodgers

After a very rough 4-10 start and a much needed day off, the San Francisco Giants discovered the magic that lead them to win three World Series in five years. The hero of the night is one of the new kids, but don't tell Justin Maxwell. The 31 year old has eight years in the majors and used his bat and glove to help the Giants win 6-2 and halt the Dodger's seven game winning streak.
Maxwell hit a two out triple in the second inning and on the next play scored the first run of the night when Brandon Crawford hit a perfect bunt.

"Crawford laying down the bunt. I wasn't expecting it," said Maxwell. "It was big for us."
On the mound Tim Lincecum showed why he earned his spot on the starting rotation with six strong innings allowing just one earned run. He left the game with the score 4-1 after a series of double plays and some timely hitting by Joe Panik, Angel Pagan and Nori Aoki. The game also highlighted the Giants' championship defense with a series of double plays featuring Crawford,  Panik, Buster Posey on first and the play of the night by a rushing Maxwell along the right field wall.
"I didn't think he had a chance at the play," said Manager Bruce Bochy. "I was watching him front he dugout. He slammed into the wall pretty good, made the catch, then hit a home run. He'll be back out there tomorrow. It's nice when these guys get a start and they take advantage of it."
Maxwell certainly proved he belongs. After the catch that robbed one LA's biggest threats Yasiel Puig of a hit and even drew a hand from Puig, the reserve outfielder made another huge statement, with his first homer as a Giant, a 430 foot shot down the left field line.
"It's exciting. We have a packed house," said Maxwell. "I appreciate everybody's support.
 I  didn't change my approach. I  kept it simple and good things happened."
Indeed, keeping it simple with a new look line-up was exactly what the doctor ordered.
"Overall we played well," explained Bochy. "It's a good win for us. It's been a tough home stand. Timmy did a great job, induced the double plays when we needed them. He showed great command and we put up runs early which always helps."
Playing the Division leading Dodgers also seemed to help, giving the players and the crowd that added incentive.
"It always feels good to beat the Dodgers," said Lincecum who was all smiles after the outing. Tomorrow both teams send their aces to the mound. World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner up against three time Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw.  The two are experiencing a slow start and find themselves at 1-1 with uncharacteristically high ERA's. But all statistics seem to go out the window when these two rivals play. And Maxwell will be ready for whatever comes his way.