The Giants and Tigers head east for game 3 of the series. Games 1 and 2 as well as 67 are hosted by the national league team at AT&T Park in San Francisco. Last nights game was won he Gants in a sparring match that took both teams until the 7th inning before we saw anything on the scoreboard aside from zeroes. In the end, the Giants shutout the other team and scored 2 runs. San Francisco won the first game in much grander fashion than the second night. I was fortunate enough to be on hand to see it.
With the first pitch some time away, I felt the need to explore the ballpark. Out by the right field bleachers, the standing room only section had tickets going for at least $400 on the open market.
The National League trophy was won in stupendous fashion in a thrilling 3-game come from behind victory on Monday in SF. Luckily, the team could stay put and not have to endure the flight to Detroit for the start of the series 2 days later.
A view from my seat along the first-base line high up in the nosebleed section. Fans on their feet for the singing of the national anthem and the opening of game 1 and the series
Pablo Sandovals's first at bat. An electric night saw him hitting 3 homeruns with this one to start it all off. With support from the others adding another 5 runs to overwhelm the Tigers. Balls were bouncing in our favor as a ball hit down the third base line struck third and changed its directory enough to get by the the third baseman.
With the game well in hand by the top of the 6th inning, my wanderlust got me out of my seat to explored the the stadium after sunset. The birght lights lighting up the fans and the field. You can just make out the empty seat on the left in the top section where I had vacated it to find some sustanence
A nice brat loaded with saurkraut and grilled onions on a bun helped to take care of the hunger as the winning ways of our team was the best appetite suppresant one would ever want. A hot cup of coffee, though not my usual accompnayment, was a nice shot of warmth and caffeinne. Round about $8for the sausage snadwich made for a reasonable price. Other options abound would make you dizzy from the choices. Aside from the usual ballpark fare, there is also barbecue, crab sandwiches, garlic fries, etc.
A great way to start the fall classic with a 8-3 dominating win. Everything went right and all the pieces, (defense, pitching, battting) were in place to make an exciting game for fans of the home team.
