World Series 2012: Detroit Tigers vs San Francisco Giants

[skyblue17]

And that's Barry Zito's second RBI this postseason.

This Giants team seem to pretty much credit Barry's win in Game 5 to be what got them to the World Series, both literally in allowing them to go back to San Francisco, and giving them the final push to win those past two games. He's among the heroes of their postseason so far, so it just might justify that contract.

[awy]

barry zito more rbi than cano yo

[wexy]

thanks..thought so.



did that happen during the last game? i was at a work function and it was on in the background, sound down but when we got blown out so bad, i never watched it when i went home but i remember looking up when i could sneak a look and he had that headset on for what seemed like forever. what was he doing - play by play?

He wouldn't get off, he was just cheering as the Tigers were kicking us around.

[-tz]

did that happen during the last game? i was at a work function and it was on in the background, sound down but when we got blown out so bad, i never watched it when i went home but i remember looking up when i could sneak a look and he had that headset on for what seemed like forever. what was he doing - play by play?

From the Game Thread for the last game ... from 5:08 PM to 5:27 PM ... nineteen solid minutes:

Because we need to hear from Verlander now

Why is Verlander STILL talking?

Justin, what is your favorite color?

can we please shut Verlander up

Is Verlander still talking?

Justin, are there any words to describe what it's like to know that Kate Upton is showering in the next room?

CC's not sharp and now we have to listen to the Verlander in game show.

Oh, yeah. I'm too annoyed by Verlander to read the score thingie properly.

I didnt know I was watching the game on the Detroit Tigers network.

OK, I'm getting on a plane to Detroit to rip that headset off of Verlander.

omg, please someone SHUT him up!

Why do they think we want to hear him at all, much less this long? WTF?

Hey, I'm glad I've tuned into The Justin Verlander show. This must be a new show on TBS.

I would like Delmon Young to host after Verlander, please. Tnks

And Verlander is back. These commentators have a hardcore man crush.

Why are they STILL talking to Verlander?

He's such a handsome devil.

Justin....boxers or briefs?

[Yankee Tripper]

^this

I'll root for good baseball. Something you don't see often. A 20 K game, a no-hitter, a 4 HR game, spectatular defensive plays. Something memorable. Otherwise 3 years from now I'll probably have to look up which 2 teams were playing this year.

I'm loosely rooting for Detroit becasue they are AL but I won't be heartbroken or anything if the Giants win. Though I do like Kung Fu Panda so if he's having a good series, my allegiance may flip to the Giants.

If Panda can go yard again

[RhodyYanksFan]

Hypothetically.

If Barry Zito beats Verlander in Game 1 ... if Barry Zito ends up with two wins in this series ... and if the Giants win it all ...

Does that mean his awful, awful contract was worth it?

Imagine how awesome the Giants would be if they had this Zito and 2010's Lincecum at the same time??

[MoVaughnEatsAlot]

Imagine how awesome the Giants would be if they had this Zito and 2010's Lincecum at the same time??

AND 2001 Barry Bonds

[pleasepassthesoup]

AND 2001 Barry Bonds

AND 1965 Willie Mays

[RhodyYanksFan]

AND 2001 Barry Bonds

Then they'd be cheating.

My favorite play was Delmon Young's 20ft throw into the left field grass on Zito's RBI hit. He's a horrible fielder and I have no idea why old smokey put him out there, especially at Pac Bell Park.

[jcarey]

Justin Verlander's pants are too tight.

[RhodyYanksFan]

A Giants sweep would be wonderful however I expect the Tigers to have more success at home vs a right handed pitcher.

[EvanJ]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...0d8_story.html says "In the last 30 years, 13 teams have been in the Giants’ current position. Every one has won the World Series, including famous upsets or sweeps." By "Giants' current position," it means up 2-0, but the author is wrong because of the 1996 Yankees.

[Tifoso]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...0d8_story.html says "In the last 30 years, 13 teams have been in the Giants’ current position. Every one has won the World Series, including famous upsets or sweeps." By "Giants' current position," it means up 2-0, but the author is wrong because of the 1996 Yankees.

2-0 at home, maybe?

[Jersey Yankee]

Please let Motown lose the next 2 games at home. That way, they'll be the ones who had the biggest postseason choke, and not the Yankees.

[jlw1980]

A Giants sweep would be wonderful however I expect the Tigers to have more success at home vs a right handed pitcher.

I think they could sweep, even though I voted that they'd win in 6 games. They killed Verlander.

[JfromJersey]

Please let Motown lose the next 2 games at home. That way, they'll be the ones who had the biggest postseason choke, and not the Yankees.

What do you mean by choke? If you mean getting swept in a post season series, it's happened often enough and i really wouldn't define it as a choke, even if the team that was swept was the favorite. Choke implies being up in a series by a considerable number and choking that lead away, like the Yankees in 2004.

[PettittesPrincess]

As much as I would like for the Giants to sweep, I would like them to win it at home too. Either way I love watching Detroit get smacked around.

[skyblue17]

I said the Giants in six originally too, but that was before the first two games. They have a good momentum going and of course, their chemistry is fantastic. I'm hoping they win tonight because I'd love Ryan Vogelsong to have another spectacular outing on top of the ones he's already had.

I don't doubt the Tigers are going to grab one or two at home though, and I wouldn't be against this series going back to San Francisco. They've gotten a chance to celebrate with their team more than in 2010 (where every postseason series was won on the road) but getting a chance to win in that ballpark would be great.

The small ball the Giants play is so great to watch. I know a lot of fans of the AL look down on that type of play, like it's not as legit as slugging, but damn, do the Giants know how to use it to their advantage.

[Tifoso]

The small ball the Giants play is so great to watch. I know a lot of fans of the AL look down on that type of play, like it's not as legit as slugging, but damn, do the Giants know how to use it to their advantage.

Agree, completely. We have the bats, but it would be nice to see small ball, too.

[Jersey Yankee]

What do you mean by choke? If you mean getting swept in a post season series, it's happened often enough and i really wouldn't define it as a choke, even if the team that was swept was the favorite. Choke implies being up in a series by a considerable number and choking that lead away, like the Yankees in 2004.

I couldn't think of a better word or term.

Either case, if the Giants sweep this thing, then I'd say the Yanks won't be the ones hearing about sweep all winter long.

[JfromJersey]

I couldn't think of a better word or term.

Either case, if the Giants sweep this thing, then I'd say the Yanks won't be the ones hearing about sweep all winter long.

True enough. I've had enough of the Tigers the last couple of years.

[montrealer]

Sweep ain't happening

[jlw1980]

Sweep ain't happening

Still think that?

[skyblue17]

I think there's a good chance the Tigers can grab tomorrow's game. Matt Cain is the Giants' ace but his control hasn't been as great these past few games and of Vogelsong, Zito and most recent start Bumgarner, Cain might actually be the weakest link at the moment. That said, he is Matt Cain, he's the Giants' equivalent to CC and he very rarely doesn't get it done. If Scherzer is on, it may come down to who gets a run across the plate first.

I noticed some booing after big Miggy/Prince strikeouts. That might also be enough to get them in gear and wake up their bats.

[TheGameEpisode2]

If the Tigers lose tomorrow, will there be articles about how Verlander, Cabrera, and Prince all choked?

Also, Leyland not having the infield in in the 7th in Game 2...that was ridiculous. This is the World Series man, you gotta save that run.

I think the Giants win tomorrow, especially with Cain on the mound.