I actually thought long and hard about whether or not I should post anything for the World Series. If anyone had selected the LCS's based on my selections they would be behind the eight ball right now. So, following my horrendous call for a New York - Philadelphia rematch I get the chance to look at the two teams I hoped would win but didn't really think would be.
Texas vs. San Francisco. I think the Giants would show a lot of guts if they would do what I think they should do and that is having Brian McCann throw out the first pitch of the first game. It would be appropriate because McCann of Atlanta was the man who got the All Star game's winning hit to allow the National League home field advantage in the World Series. I think that is actually the key to this series. Although Texas now plays more of a running style and doesn't necessarily rely on the long ball I think that there bigger hitters will struggle in San Francisco. AT&T Park is a pitcher's park with long gaps and a deep center field where the ball doesn't travel very well. The ballpark in Arlington has that jet stream from right-center to left-center that carry many balls out that wouldn't ordinarily go out. However, as the weather has cooled that doesn't seem to be happening as much.
San Francisco plays the Earl Weaver game of pitching, defense and three run home runs and I think that should work. Of course, I've been wrong about both teams so maybe I should reserve my right to change my mind.
Selection: San Francisco.
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