Instant Replay: Giants walk off on Dodgers, avoid elimination

SAN FRANCISCO — Alejandro De Aza pushed the prospect of elimination back another day.

Marlon Byrd singled to lead off the 12th and Kelby Tomlinson sliced a single that was far enough toward the line that Byrd could take third. The Dodgers brought in an extra infielder and Trevor Brown bounced out to third. After a pitching change, De Aza poked a fly deep enough to left that Byrd could easily race home and give the Giants a 3-2 win over the Dodgers.

The Giants are now five back with six to play.

The hill facing the Giants is a massive one, and even the first step was daunting. Zack Greinke had never lost in nine previous starts against the Giants, but he fell behind early. With two on and two…