Five things we learned from Game 3 of the NLCS

Before one errant heave by veteran Cardinals reliever Randy Choate on Gregor Blanco’s bunt decided it, presenting the Giants with a 5-4 decision in 10 innings, Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday at AT&T Park was a classic study of playoff baseball at its most gripping. Here are five things we learned from Game 3.