World Series 2010

The Mayor congratulates the SF Giants on winning the 2010 Nat. League Championship-their 1st in 8 years, and only the 4th since arriving in SF in 1958. Game 6 was a nail biter, right down to the last pitch. Brian Wilson and his beard prevailed, despite putting a couple of men on. He relieved Tim Lincecum in the 8th and got a key double play with help from Aubrey Huff at first base. Turning that play put the Giants in the driver's seat, up by 1 run in the bottom of the 9th. Having thrown only a few pitches to finish the 8th, Wilson was still fresh when he took the mound in the 9th.
Drama preceded the end of the game, when in the top of the 9th, the Giants loaded the bases after Charley Manuel, the Phillies manager decided to walk Buster Posey . That brought Brian Wilson to the plate, a rare appearance for the closer. Not to be a statue during his appearance, he made contact and grounded out to second to end the threat, keeping the Giant lead at 1 run.
Juan Uribe's solo homer would stand the bottom of the inning and the Giants handed the Phillies another rare loss at home. So, the Phillies fans went home with the long face of a loser.
The Giants, meanwhile, celebrated as best they could 2500 miles from their home by the Bay. The improbable winners of the NLCS could hardly restrain their collective joy and relief that there would be no 7th game. A road win under the circumstances was almost too good to be true. Cody Ross was the hands down winner of the series MVP.
Now, for the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Tickets, probably north of $1000 per each. Good luck.