Giants Crawford, Lopez share 2016 Willie Mac Award

In a year that has been so trying, the Giants needed more than one source of inspiration in their clubhouse. They found two.

For the third time in the 26-season history of the Willie Mac Award, the voting ended in a tie and two players, shortstop Brandon Crawford and reliever Javier Lopez, shared the award.

Willie McCovey announced the winners in a ceremony before Friday night's Giants-Dodgers game, first Lopez, then "my favorite shortstop."

"It's a huge honor for me winning this award, growing up a Giants fan," Crawford told the crowd after receiving his trophy. "To win it with one of the best teammates I've played with, Javy, makes it very special for me."

Lopez thanked his wife and family…