NEW YORK -- It had been exactly two years since the Giants last won a game that they trailed after eight innings, their offense consistently unable to provide late drama. But the Mets are experts in all sorts of drama. Amidst that perfect storm, the Giants came from behind against Mets closer Jeurys Familia to score four runs in the ninth on Wednesday, earning a 6-5 win to avoid a series sweep at Citi Field.
Over the past two years, the Giants had lost 133 consecutive games when trailing after eight. They began the process of unspooling that streak when Familia walked Joe Panik with one out in a one-run game in the ninth.