the playoffs. He was limited to two pinch-hit appearances in the NLDS, which the Giants won in four games over the Braves. After Torres batted .120 in the first six games of the playoffs, Rowand started in center field in Games 3 and 4 of the NLCS against the Phillies, both Giant victories. He also replaced Torres in the bottom of the ninth inning in Game 6, which the Giants won 3–2 to clinch a trip to the World Series against the Rangers. In Game 2 of the World Series, Rowand hit a two-RBI triple against Michael Kirkman in the bottom of the eighth inning. He then scored on an RBI double by Torres to extend the Giants lead to 9-0, the final score. He also started Game 5 of the series in center field. The Giants won the series, their first World Series victory since 1954, and Rowand earned his second World Series championship. 2011 Rowand began 2011 as a reserve player but was able to get starts in center field and left field from April 10 to May 10 while Torres was on the disabled list with an Achilles injury. He had a season-high three RBI on April 28 (in a 5–2 victory over the Pirates) and on June 28 (in the first game of a doubleheader, a 13–7 win over the Cubs). Rowand was designated for assignment on August 31, 2011 after batting .233 with four home runs and 21 RBI in 108 games during the 2011 season. "It didn't turn out," said Brian Sabean, the general manager of the Giants. "Nothing more to be said. He's been given opportunities, and it just didn't turn out." Rowand was released on September 8, 2011. On December 12, 2011, Rowand signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins with an invite to spring training. He was released on March 29, 2012, after batting just .128 in spring training. Personal life Rowand and his wife, Marianne, have two children: Tatum and McKay. The family used to have residences in Las Vegas, Nevada, and California. In 2020, Rowand sold his Las Vegas mansion, purchasing a house overlooking the ocean in San Clemente, California, for $4.833 million. His cousin, James Shields, also played MLB baseball. Since his retirement, Rowand has occasionally filled in as a TV or radio broadcaster for the White Sox. In 2015, Rowand served as a guest instructor