Tim Lincecum wasn't needed in relief for Game 2 of the NLCS, meaning he is tentatively scheduled to start against the Cardinals in Game 4 of the series.

Lincecum pitched two hitless innings in Sunday night's Game 1. He has pitched in relief three times this postseason.

Bruce Bochy called it a "good possibility" Lincecum would get the ball for the fourth game against St. Louis.