Yes, they did. They went to the Motor City and confronted the usual hostilities directed at any visiting team. The last team here was the pathetic New York Yankees who were handed a sweep defeat in 4 games. And now, the Tigers faced the same embarrassing fate: 4 and done, fini, over.
This game would be different: it would go to extra innings, postponing the outcome as the clock edged toward midnight. The lead changed 5 times: Giants 1-0; Tigers 2-1; Giants 3-2; game tied 3-3; Giants 4-3-final in 10 innings. Home runs helped this seesaw contest. Miguel Cabrera hit a 2 run shot;then Buster Posey hit a 2 run shot; then Delman Young hit a solo shot to tie. But this cycle was broken when Ryan Theriot hit a single to right field off reliever Coke. Theriot was pushed to 2nd by a sacrifice bunt by Brandon Crawford, fielded by Coke who threw to Fielder at first. Then, Marco Scutaro came up. While not swinging the hot bat of the NLCS, he was ready; and he delivered: an RBI single that brought Theriot home, 4-3 Giants!
The bottom of the 10th featured the Giants closer, Sergio Romo, the man with the wicked slider. First batter, strike out; 2nd batter,strike out; 3rd batter-the triple crown winner, Miguel Cabrera, called strike 3. Game over. GIANTS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPS 2012.
The sounds of victory cheers richochet over the Bay Area as loyal fans celebrated the final out. It's is always a thrill, for new fans and all. Game announcers Jon Miller and Dave Fleming voiced their collective joy as the Giant fans in Detroit crowded around the dugout in Comerica Park. Manager Bruce Bochy, he of the understatement, managed a smile and what passes for joy on his normally stoic face.
As players prepare for their flight home, the nations' attention is on the east coast Hurricane Sandy as it prepares to roll over New England, creating havoc. At least the World Series doesn't have to compete with Mother Nature for fan support.
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