Tigers vs. Giants, 2012 World Series Game 1: Giants bloggers admit win was 'fantastically silly'

The San Francisco Giants jumped all over the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series, and the experience left Giants bloggers feeling warm and fuzzy.

Tigers vs. Giants, 2012 World Series Game 1: Detroit bloggers bury Jose Valverde, keep hope alive

The Detroit Tigers couldn't do much of anything right in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series. Here is what Tigers bloggers had to say about the loss to the San Francisco Giants.

Tigers vs. Giants final score: San Francisco defeats Detroit 8-3 in World Series Game 1

Pablo Sandoval slugs three home runs, Justin Verlander struggles, as Giants take 1-0 series lead.

Tigers vs. Giants score: Pablo Sandoval hits three home runs, San Francisco leads 6-1 after six innings

After six innings of Game 1 of the 2012 World Series, the San Francisco Giants lead the Detroit Tigers, 6-1. The Giants built a 4-0 lead through three innings, and tacked on another run in the fourth inning when pitcher Barry Zito singled home Brandon Belt. The 5-run margin was enough to drive Justin Verlander out of the game. Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval hit his third home run of the game in the bottom of the fifth, a solo shot off Al Alburquerque that gave San Francisco a 6-0 lead.

Detroit finally broke through against Zito in the sixth inning. Austin Jackson led off with a double down the third-base line. An Omar Infante fly ball moved Jackson to third, and Miguel Cabrera brought him home with a single to center field. A Delmon Young single put runners at first and second with two out and forced Zito out of the game, but Tim Lincecum struck out Jhonny Peralta to end the inning with just one Detroit run.

Verlander struggled, throwing just four innings and allowing five runs on six hits, including Sandoval's first two home runs. His struggles paralleled his difficulties in Game 1 of the 2006 World Series, when he took the loss after giving up six runs in five innings pitched. Alburquerque has thrown two innings, and is perfect aside from the Sandoval home run.

Zito was excellent, throwing 5⅔ innings and giving up one earned run on six hits, striking out three. Lincecum was next to hit as the bottom of the sixth ended, and will pitch the seventh.

Tigers vs. Giants score: Giants lead 4-0 on 2 Pablo Sandoval home runs

After three innings of Game 1 of the 2012 World Series, the San Francisco Giants hold a 4-0 lead over the Detroit Tigers. The Giants took the lead in the first inning when third baseman Pablo Sandoval hit a Justin Verlander pitch over the center-field fence for a solo home run. After Verlander got the first two batters out in the third, Angel Pagan reached second base when a slow grounder hit the third base bag and caromed away from Miguel Cabrera. A Marco Scutaro single up the middle brought Pagan home. Sandoval's second homer, an opposite field shot to left, doubled the Giants' advantage.

Detroit threatened in the top of the first, when Omar Infante singled off Giants starter Barry Zito. Miguel Cabrera followed with a walk, putting runners at first and second with one out. However, Prince Fielder popped out and Delmon Young grounded into a fielder's choice to end the threat. The Tigers have not advanced a runner into scoring position since that inning, as Zito has held the Tigers to two hits and struck out two batters.

Until the fluke Pagan hit, Verlander has been nearly perfect. The Tigers ace finished his first turn through the Giants lineup with no walks and three strikeouts, but the Pagan hit clearly rattled the righty, allowing San Francisco to rally.

Tigers vs. Giants lineups: Detroit to start 7 right-handed hitters in Game 1

Detroit will feature its usual right-handed-heavy lineup on Wednesday to face San Francisco lefty Barry Zito in Game 1.

Tigers vs. Giants, 2012 World Series Game 1: Game time, TV schedule, starting pitchers and more

Detroit and San Francisco kick off this year's World Series in the Bay Area with Tigers ace Justin Verlander on the mound.