San Francisco Giants: Javier Lopez’s Top Five Moments As A Giant

By Chris Estrada

Dec 11, 2016

Sep 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Javier Lopez (49) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a MLB game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 18, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Javier Lopez (49) throws to a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

Moment number 5: Striking out Ciriaco to escape the jam

This may have just been a regular night game in June, but being known as a lefty specialist, this was a prime example of the trust Bruce Bochy had in Lopez. Always be counted on to get the out even against righties when it matters. Here he strikes out Pedro Ciriaco to strand the go-ahead runner at third in extra innings.