As the Cubs and Cardinals prepare to kick off their NLDS series later today, it’s time to take our first ever look at the pitching leaders from the 17 post-season games I’ve attended since the White Sox won the AL Central in 2000.
Wins
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Mark Buehrle | 2 |
| 15 tied with | 1 |
Losses
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Matt Clement | 2 |
| 15 tied with | 1 |
ERA (> 6 IP)
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Chad Billingsley | 1.35 |
| Mark Prior | 2.20 |
| Greg Maddux | 2.57 |
| David Wells | 2.70 |
| Jose Contreras | 2.81 |
Strikeouts
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Mark Prior | 13 |
| Mark Buehrle | 13 |
| Jose Contreras | 10 |
| Carlos Zambrano | 10 |
| Josh Beckett | 8 |
Appearances
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Mark Buehrle | 4 |
| Kyle Farnsworth | 4 |
| Mike Remlinger | 4 |
| Neal Cotts | 4 |
| 5 tied with | 3 |
Saves
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Bobby Jenks | 2 |
| Kazuhiro Sasaki | 2 |
| Ugueth Urbina | 1 |
| Braden Looper | 1 |
| Francisco Rodriguez | 1 |
| John Smoltz | 1 |