Tigers Face Giants in San Francisco Start of Series
Detroit led by Jim Leyland brings star hitters after sweeping the Yankees while San Francisco fields a rotation led by Buster Posey coming off a Game 7 win over St. Louis. Edge appears with Tigers using Berry Dirks and Young as DH while San Francisco rotates Posey and Sandoval in the lineup.
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Tigers Prepare for World Series After Postseason Pause
Detroit, after sweeping the ALCS, staged three workouts and two scrimmages with fall instructional camp players to stay sharp for a potential opening win at AT&T Park. Verlander dominates postseason with 3-0 record and 0.74 ERA.
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Giants ride 3 straight wins to second World Series bid
The San Francisco Giants erased a 2-0 NLDS deficit and swept three straight in Cincinnati, then came from behind to beat the Cardinals 3-1 in the NLCS. Barry Zito’s shutout work, Tim Lincecum’s versatility, and Ryan Vogelsong’s strong starts fueled a remarkable run. Verlander looms for Game 1 in a matchup many call the series of the year.
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World Series closers shift as injuries and meltdowns reshape ends
Giants and Tigers entered the year counting on Brian Wilson and Jose Valverde as closers. Wilson's elbow injury and Valverde's postseason collapses forced managerial pivots with Santiago Casilla, Jeremy Affeldt, and Sergio Romo in San Francisco and Phil Coke in Detroit finishing games during the playoffs.
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Tigers and Giants Clash in Fox Televised Series
Schedule shows a best of seven MLB series between Detroit and San Francisco televised by Fox. Games list Detroit pitchers Fister Bumgarner Sanchez and San Francisco pitchers Zito Vogelsong Cain with matchups at both venues. Dates include October 31 and November 1 with additional x games.
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Davis to Head World Series Umpiring Crew
Gerry Davis will serve as crew chief and home plate umpire for the opening game between San Francisco and Detroit. The 29 year veteran will be joined by Dan Sassogna Fieldin Culbreth Brian O Nora Brian Gorman and Joe West in the umpiring rotation for the World Series.
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