Giants Head To First World Series Since 2002

October 23, 2010 11:55 PM

San Francisco Giants v Philadelphia Phillies, Game 6

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) Juan Uribe hit a tiebreaking homer off Ryan Madson with two outs in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Saturday night in Game 6 of the NL championship series to reach the World Series for the first time since 2002.

The pitching-rich Giants will host the Texas Rangers in Game 1 on Wednesday night.

Slumping Phillies slugger Ryan Howard looked at a called third strike with runners on first and second to end it.

Giants ace Tim Lincecum struggled in the eighth inning, pitching in relief on one day of rest after losing Game 5. Brian Wilson got five outs to finish off the Phillies, who were trying to become the first NL team in 66 years to win three straight pennants.

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Giants Head To First World Series Since 2002

hockey88

Please stop with the “First World Series since 2002” bull sh..! The sports media makes it appear as though the Giants have not been to a World Series in a long time. The facts show that only four teams have been to the World Series more than once since 2002 (Yankees, Phillies, Red Sox & Cardinals). How about a positive spin on their accomplishment such as “Giant reach the World Series for the second time since 2002” equaling the number of appearances by the Yankees, Phillies, Red Sox & Cardinals.
jaybee

yeah !!! congrats to the mad dog !!!! hi francesa !!!