Hinch said Giles, who has given up at least one run in six of seven postseason appearances, came into his office after the game seeking reassurance and encouragement.
"He's a big reason why we're here," Hinch said. "Right now, those words probably fall on deaf ears because of the struggles that he's had. He doesn't have to wear the burden of anything. He's doing his best to be prepared and come in and make pitches, and he's getting burned a couple of different times.
"Number one, there's no low-leverage inning in the playoffs, especially the World Series.