SF Giants win first World Series title in 56 years
ARLINGTON: San Francisco Giants ended their 56 years old World Series title drought on late Monday here when they defeated Texas Rangers by 3-1 at their backyard in the final to clinch the 106th edition of the World Series.
San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross, Aubrey Huff, Edgar Renteria and Eugenio Velez celebrate defeating the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of Major League Baseball's World Series. Courtesy: REUTERS
It all went down to the wire when in the seventh innings, Edgar Renteria, hit a three runs homer to lift his side incredibly and provide his team pitcher Time Lincecum the energy to stop the Texans to go for runs in the remaining innings.
The victory gave Giants their third win in the Best-of-Seven Finals which meant they broke the drought that haunted their players for 56 long years.
The Most Amazing Feeling Ever Emotions were everywhere. San Francisco Giants players couldn’t believe their luck and were amazed as their slugger Aubrey Huff stated, “This is the most amazing feeling I have ever had.
This is SF Giants sixth World Series crown having won their first one in 1905 and then winning four more till 1954 but lost their way completely after that.
Giants manager was ecstatic. Bruce Bochy told reporters here, “I couldn’t be prouder of this group. They wanted it for the fans as bad as they wanted it for themselves because they know how long it had been”.
Interestingly, this was still not the longest drought ever. Chicago Cubs are waiting for the World Series title for 102 years while Cleveland Indians for 62 years.
San Francisco baseball fans celebrate the Giants World Series Baseball win over the Texas Rangers outside AT&T Park. Courtesy: GETTY IMAGES
The title hunt wasn’t an easy one for the San Francisco Giants who were outplayed in the earlier stages of the tournament and at one stage were on the brink of exiting but they got themselves going not before the last day of a six-month absorbing season and now they achieved what their own coach had never thought of.
Renteria made the difference in the end as he did in the 1997 finals for the Florida Marlins. He smacked the all-important three-run homer right over the right-centerfield wall to open a new sky of success for the SF Giants.
Renteria, who had earlier experienced such a joy for Florida Marlins, was also excited about the title victory. He said, “It’s the same feeling, same emotions. It was unbelievable being in that situation. I feel proud of myself and the team”.
Brian Wilson and catcher Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants celebrate with their teammates after the Giants won 3-1 against the Texas Rangers in Game Five of the 2010 MLB World Series. Courtesy: GETTY IMAGES
Renteria, 35, who has been struggling with the injuries during the current season, made a strong comeback to get the accolade of the World Series Most Valuable Player after going 7-for-17 at the plate, a .412 average, with two homers and six runs batted in over five games.
While speaking about what was going in his mind and the technique, Renteria commented, “I just tried to hit the ball well. It was a tough year for me. I appreciate the organization. They had patience with me. I told myself to work hard and keep in shape because something good is coming this season”.
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