Giants lose in St. Louis; 49ers hold off Seattle

Tim Lincecum gave up 4 earned runs in 4-plus innings, after which the Cardinals kept pouring it on to win Game 4 of the NLCS 8-3. (Detroit swept the Yankees to win the American League pennant.) Down 3-1 and facing elimination, the Giants will pitch Barry Zito Friday. Chronicle

The 49ers got back on track with solid defense and Frank Gore’s 131 rushing yards, turning back the Seahawks 13-6 at Candlestick Park. Chronicle