Former Texas Tech shortstop Kelby Tomlinson began his Major League Baseball career just like any hitter could hope – with a base hit.
Tomlinson, who was called up by the San Francisco Giants on Monday afternoon, delivered a pinch-hit single in the 12th inning and later scored the go-ahead run in what amounted to be a losing effort as Atlanta answered with a two-run, walk-off home run in the bottom
The San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit tigers 4-3 to win the World Series 4-0. It is the Giants second title in three years and their seventh title in franchise history.
After surviving their record sixth elimination game of the 2012 postseason on Monday night, the San Francisco Giants advanced to the 2012 World Series. There, they will face the Detroit Tigers starting Wednesday night at AT&T Park in San Fran. Here's a preview of the 2012 World Series:
After being down 3-1 in the NL Championship Series, the San Francisco Giants capped off three straight wins with a 9-0 shutout of the St. Louis Cardinals to advance to the World Series.