"El olor de las flores nos resulta mucho mejor a los viejos, e igualmente creemos más bella la música de Ludwig van Beethoven"... Joseph McKadew.-
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Hoy martes es Día del Correo, y mañana también lo será.
Juan F. Sarmiento, de Tumeremo, Bolívar, pregunta...: "¿Quiénes son los tres bigleaguers que han impulsado más carreras en la historia, y Ud. cree que Miguel Cabrera supere alguna marca histórica?".
Amigo y tocayo...: Los mejores impulsadores, son Hank Aaron dos mil 297, Babe Ruth dos mil 213 y Barry Bonds mil 996... Y no sé, creo que nadie sabe, por ahora, si Cabrera impondrá nuevos records.
Lewis Terán, de Guatire, pregunta...: "¿Cómo se siente por los 20 años del programa "Play Ball", que Ud. inició, impuso e hizo famoso con su voz única que se oía con 'el deporte vuelve a unirnos' y 'las tres de la gran clase'? No me perdía ni uno de esos espectáculos televisados"
Amigo Wiso...: Gracias por los recuerdos. Ignoraba que "Play Ball" siguiera en el aire. Me alegro que así sea, y te gradezco la información. Me siento feliz con tus recuerdos acerca de los comienzos del programa que hice durante 10 años. Muchas gracias.
Javier Márquez, de Caracas, pregunta...: "¿Debe sentenciarse foul, si el bate hace dos contactos en vez de uno con un lanzamiento? Porque así lo ví en el playoffs de la Nacional cuando se quebró un bate?".
Amigo Javo...: No. Incluso, hasta después de rodar la bola, si el bate sin intención del bateador, la contacta por segunda vez, es fair, siempre que esté adentro.
José M. Ferreira P. de Barquisimeto, pregunta...: "¿Por qué se llama Serie Mundial, si no participan las naciones de todo el Mundo?".
Amigo Cheché...: Escribiste "se llama", y la Serie Mundial no "se llama", sino más bien la llaman. Ahora, en Estados Unidos el término World Series o Serie Mundial, no quiere decir competencia mundial sino justa máxima de cualquier deporte. Por eso hay Series Mundiales de Grandes Ligas, de beisbol universitario, softbol, golf, de bridge y mucho más.
Carlos Herrera, de Santiago, Dominicana, dice y pregunta...: "En mi país, Dominicana, escucho y leo a narradores y periodistas, usar indistintamente el término suspendido para los juegos del beisbol profesional que no se juegan por las lluvias. También veo que ocurre lo mismo en Venezuela. ¿Qué es lo correcto pospuesto o suspendido?".
Amigo Chalo...: Eso es similar a los que dicen y escriben "partido de beisbol" por "juego de beisbol". ¿Utilizarán también "partido perfecto"? Pregunto yo, ¿no?. El beisbol es uno de dos deportes que se juegan sobre espacios no partidos en dos. Ahora, "suspendido" es el juego que se detiene, por ejemplo por lluvia o desperfecto del alumbrado o mal estado del terreno, y esperan se reanude ese mismo día o en fecha posterior, desde donde quedó. Y pospuesto es el juego cuyo comienzo se re-programa para fecha futura.
Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto, incluso un lector como tú.
Jbeisbol5@aol.com
ADEMÁS EN HUFFPOST VOCES
Fotos de la Serie Mundial
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San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy hold the Commissioner's Trophy after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the game, 4-3, to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey and San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) celebrate after striking out Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) to win Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo and teammates celebrate after defeating the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the series.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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The San Francisco Giants celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo and teammates celebrate after defeating the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the series.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey and San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) celebrate after striking out Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) to win Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the game 4-3 to win the World Series. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo and catcher Buster Posey celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey celebrates after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8), second baseman Ryan Theriot, shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) and second baseman Marco Scutaro celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy celebrates with Brandon Crawford after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo and catcher Buster Posey celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey celebrates after striking out Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera for the final out of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the game, 4-3, to win the series. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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The San Francisco Giants celebrate after defeating the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the series. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo and catcher Buster Posey celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy celebrates after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Jeremy Affeldt throws during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder walks to the dugout after striking out during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro is caught in a rundown with Detroit Tigers' Octavio Dotel (20) during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Octavio Dotel reacts after striking out San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante is hit by a pitch during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke throws during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Phil Coke throws during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder, right, walks into the digout after striking out during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Santiago Casilla throws during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante is hit by a pitch during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante is hit by a pitch during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante looks at his hand after being hit by a pitch from San Francisco Giants' Santiago Casilla during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante reacts after being hit by a pitch from San Francisco Giants' Santiago Casilla during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) bunts during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot reacts after scoring from second on a hit by Marco Scutaro during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot reacts after scoring from second on a hit by Marco Scutaro during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro hits RBI single during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. Ryan Theriot scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot reacts after scoring on an RBI single by Marco Scutaro during the10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro hits an RBI single during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan is safe at second on a steal as Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante attempts to tag during the eighth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera watches as umpire Dan Iassogna calls a bunt by San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco fair during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Doug Fister is congratulated by catcher Gerald Laird after being replaced during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Santiago Casilla throws during the eighth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence gets congratulated by manager Bruce Bochy after he scored during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Drew Smyly reacts after giving up a hit during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford hits into a double play to score Hunter Pence during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence is congratulated in the dugout after scoring during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco bunts safely to load the bases during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence hits a single during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner reacts after the San Francisco Giants hit into a double play during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Doug Fister is pulled by manager Jim Leyland during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. Catcher Gerald Laird is at right. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera is out at second as San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford, right, completes the double play during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Madison Bumgarner reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval singles during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante throws his bat after striking out during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval blows a bubble during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro can't get a single hit by Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum throws during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants players hold up some Stand Up For Cancer cards during a break in Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito tips is hat to the crowd after being removed from the game during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits an RBI single to score Austin Jackson during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro dives for a single by Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco dives to catch a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito leaves the game after pitching into the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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Umpires hold up some Stand Up For Cancer cards during a break in Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito, left, talks to catcher Buster Posey during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum throws during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Jose Valverde throws during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Jose Valverde throws during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander watches from the dugout during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan is congratulated in the dugout after scoring during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval talks to Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta (27) and Omar Infante (4) during a pitching change in the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a single during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. Alex Avila is catching for the Tigers. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval reacts after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Joaquin Benoit throws during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, left, and Prince Fielder wait during a pitching change in the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera reacts after striking out during the eighth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland watches during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Rick Porcello throws during the eighth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:AP)
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Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson catches a ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan for the out during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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