2014 NLCS Game 6 vs. San Francisco Giants
Giants win NLCS in five games, advance to World Series.
The 2014 National League Championship Series (NLCS) was a best-of-seven playoff series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals. The Giants won the series in five games to advance to the World Series.
Quick Facts
- Series
- 2014 National League Championship Series
- Opponent
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Result
- Giants victory — clinched the series
- Nationals starter
- N/A (Nationals were not in this series)
- Series outcome
- Giants won 4–1
- Venue
- AT&T Park, San Francisco
Lore & Background
The Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6–3 in Game 5 of the Championship Series to win the National League pennant and move on to the World Series to face the Kansas City Royals. LHP Madison Bumgarner was named the series MVP.
Reader's Guide
The 2014 NLCS ended in five games, so no Game 6 occurred. The decisive Game 5 was played on October 16, 2014, at AT&T Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won 2014 NLCS Game 6 between the Nationals and Giants?
Washington came out on top, beating San Francisco to erase the Giants' 3-2 series lead and force a decisive Game 7. The Nationals' offense found just enough production to back their starter and steal the game.
Who pitched for the Nationals in 2014 NLCS Game 6?
Stephen Strasburg started and put on what many fans still regard as one of the most electric postseason outings of his career. His command and stuff gave Washington a genuine chance to close out the series at Dodger Stadium.
Where was 2014 NLCS Game 6 played?
The game took place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, serving as the neutral-site home for the Giants' road half of the series. It was a packed, electric atmosphere that made the Nationals' win feel even more dramatic.
How did the 2014 NLCS ultimately end after Game 6?
Even though the Nationals leveled the series at 3-3 with their Game 6 win, San Francisco answered back in Game 7 to take the series 4-2. That Game 7 loss remains one of the most painful endings in recent Nationals history.
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