10 photos you need to see from Game 7 of the World Series
The San Francisco Giants secured their third World Series title in the past five years Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 at Kauffman Stadium.
Despite squandering an early two-run lead, the Giants mustered a one-run lead in the fourth inning on Michael Morse's run-scoring single to provide sufficient support for left-hander Madison Bumgarner, who hurled five masterful innings in relief.
Here are the best photos from Game 7.
Eager to see the Royals secure their first championship since 1985, fans at Kauffman Stadium show support for their beloved club hours before first pitch.
Pablo Sandoval celebrates with Brandon Crawford moments after plating the game's first run, as the 28-year-old scored on a first-inning sacrifice fly off the bat of Michael Morse to give the Giants an early 1-0 lead.
Salvador Perez grimaces in pain after being hit by an errant sinker from Tim Hudson during the second inning. Though the 24-year-old appeared to be in considerable discomfort, he was able to remain in the game.
Tim Hudson heads for the dugout after being removed in the second inning. The 39-year-old allowed two runs on three hits and one walk before yielding to left-hander Jeremy Affeldt after just 1 2/3 frames in what proved to be the second-shortest start of his postseason career.
Michael Morse, who made just his third start of the series Wednesday, affords the Giants a 3-2 lead in the fourth inning when he muscles a run-scoring single into right field off reliever Kelvin Herrera.
Three days after tossing a complete-game shutout in Game 5, left-hander Madison Bumgarner jogs in from the bullpen for his seventh outing - and first relief appearance - of the postseason.
The concern builds at Kauffman Stadium as the Royals continue to struggle against Bumgarner, who established a new record for innings pitched in a single postseason.
Sandoval raises his arms in triumph after snagging a foul popup off the bat of Salvador Perez for the final out of the game, securing San Francisco's third championship in the last five seasons.
Bumgarner, who tossed five scoreless innings in relief to earn World Series MVP honors, embraces catcher Buster Posey in celebration.
The Giants surge out of the dugout to celebrate the eighth World Series title in franchise history.
