Tim Lincecum follows up no-hitter with eight shutout innings

Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum followed up his no-hitter with another gem Tuesday, in a 5-0 win over the Cardinals.

Though the Cardinals ended his consecutive no-hit bid in the second inning, Lincecum still put together what may have been his second-best start of the season. He tossed eight scoreless innings in the outing on just four hits, while walking two batters and striking out six batters on 113 pitches in the win.

Lincecum is now 7-5, and has lowered his ERA to 4.06 on the strength of 17 consecutive scoreless innings over his last two starts. He will try to keep his strong run going when he takes on the Padres Sunday.