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A photographic look at the San Francisco Giants' 2-0 Game 3 victory over the Detroit Tigers

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Fans file into Comerica Park for Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval takes infield practice ahead of the start of Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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A large U.S. flag is unfurled on the field during ceremonies ahead of the start of Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.REBECCA COOK/Reuters

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Hall of Famer Frank Robinson (L) does an on-field presentation of the Triple Crown to Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera before Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship between the San Francisco Giants and the Tigers in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (2nd from L) and San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (2nd from R) are flanked by Tim Brosnan, Executive Vice President, Business, for Major League Baseball, and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron (R), during a ceremony presenting them with their Hank Aaron Awards prior to Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship between the Giants and the Tigers in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera holds his Triple Crown on the field during a presentation ceremony before Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship between the San Francisco Giants and the Tigers in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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Detroit Tigers' great Al Kaline prepares to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship between the San Francisco Giants and the Tigers in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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Detroit Tigers great Al Kaline throws out the opening pitch as Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander comes in to catch it during pre-game ceremonies before the start of Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship between the San Francisco Giants and the Tigers in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.POOL/Reuters

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Detroit Tigers great Al Kaline and Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander (L) pose during on-field festivities ahead of Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship between the San Francisco Giants and the Tigers in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws to the Detroit Tigers in the first inning during Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.REBECCA COOK/Reuters

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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) slides after being forced out as San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) throws out Prince Fielder to complete a double play in the first inning during Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit.Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Associated Press

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws against Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in the first inning during Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.POOL/Reuters

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San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro is thrown out at first as Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder makes the catch in the first inning during Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.JIM YOUNG/Reuters

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San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan (L) congratulates Gregor Blanco after he scored against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning during Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco reacts after his rbi triple during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit.Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Associated Press

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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera reacts after striking out with the bases loaded against the San Francisco Giants to end the fifth inning during Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera pops up with the bases loaded against the San Francisco Giants to end the fifth inning during Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey confers with starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong with the bases loaded in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.JIM YOUNG/Reuters

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Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder walks back to the dugout after striking out against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning during Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.REBECCA COOK/Reuters

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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit adjusts his cap after meeting with catcher Alex Avila on the mound in the eighth inning during Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship against the San Francisco Giants in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.JIM YOUNG/Reuters

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Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (L), shortstop Jhonny Peralta (C) and catcher Gerald Laird sit in the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship against the San Francisco Giants in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.REBECCA COOK/Reuters

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San Francisco Giants right fielder Gregor Blanco makes a catch near the wall of a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit.Paul Sancya/The Associated Press

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San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco displays the ball after a catch in the outfield corner on a fly hit by Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo celebrates after San Francisco Giants beat Detroit Tigers 2-0 in Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants lead the series 3-0.Carlos Osorio/The Associated Press

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San Francisco Giants center fielder Angel Pagan (R) jumps with shortstop Brandon Crawford as left fielder Gregor Blanco (L) and right fielder Hunter Pence run past after the giants defeated the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco (R) ceelebrates with teammate Joaquin Arias after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 2012.MARK BLINCH/Reuters

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San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence (8), Gregor Blanco and Angel Pagan (16) celebrate after San Francisco Giants beat Detroit Tigers 2-0 in Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit.Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

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San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy congratulates Hunter Pence after Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 2-0 to take a 3-0 lead in the series.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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