LINCECUM

So far, this is the best-pitched game of the year in 'reality'....better, really, than many no-hit bids and even some no-hitters in the past (Joe Cowley comes to mind). Compare it with Roy Oswalt's outing, which was also a two-hitter and you'll see what I mean. Two hits, no walks, eight strikeouts and only 95 pitches going the distance? Sheesh. Albert, as usual, came the closest to doing any real damage with a double.