Thursday, October 30, 2014

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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle "Crazy Legs" Howard Lowe watches fireworks after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

"Crazy Legs" Howard Lowe watches fireworks after the San Francisco...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Jason Reyes, of Vallejo, smokes a blunt as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Jason Reyes, of Vallejo, smokes a blunt as the San Francisco Giants...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans spray champagne and cheer after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Giants fans spray champagne and cheer after the San Francisco...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Cristal Fennell, of San Francisco, blows bubbles in the final innings as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Cristal Fennell, of San Francisco, blows bubbles in the final...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle James Moon, of San Francisco, prays before the final pitch as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

James Moon, of San Francisco, prays before the final pitch as the...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans spray champagne and cheer after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Giants fans spray champagne and cheer after the San Francisco...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Giants fans cheer while watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at the Pilsner Inn in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.

Giants fans cheer while watching the San Francisco Giants take on...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Giants fans cheer after the San Francisco Giants win against Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at the Pilsner Inn in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.

Giants fans cheer after the San Francisco Giants win against Kansas...



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Photo: Mike Kepka, The Chronicle Jody Alexander, of San Francisco, takes a moment to absorb the moment with other Giants fans at the Hi Dive after The San Francisco Giants win the World Series in game 7 against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calf.

Jody Alexander, of San Francisco, takes a moment to absorb the...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Jason Reyes, of Vallejo, cheers as Giants fans gather as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Jason Reyes, of Vallejo, cheers as Giants fans gather as the San...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Hundreds of fans packed into Hi Tops bar in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif. to watch the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series Wednesday, October 29 2014.

Hundreds of fans packed into Hi Tops bar in the Castro district of...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Jason Taylor, Ryan Kimsey and Cesar Ayala of San Francisco cheer while watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a Hi Tops bar in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.

Jason Taylor, Ryan Kimsey and Cesar Ayala of San Francisco cheer...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Matt Solarao, of San Francisco, smokes a cigar after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Matt Solarao, of San Francisco, smokes a cigar after the San...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans celebrate after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Giants fans celebrate after the San Francisco Giants beat the...



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Photo: Daniel E. Porter, The Chronicle Thomas Olshan, of the inner sunset, center, Bonnie belle Miner, left in the black shirt, cheer for the Giants at Northstar bar during game 7 of the World Series in Northbeach in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Thomas Olshan, of the inner sunset, center, Bonnie belle Miner,...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans celebrate after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Giants fans celebrate after the San Francisco Giants beat the...



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Photo: Mike Kepka, The Chronicle Carrie Attwell, Jody Alexander and Dan Dillion, of San Francisco, hug and cheer with other Giants fans at the Hi Dive after The San Francisco Giants win the World Series in game 7 against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calf.

Carrie Attwell, Jody Alexander and Dan Dillion, of San Francisco,...



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Photo: Daniel E. Porter, The Chronicle Alfredo, (wouldn't give last name) cheers along with everybody else in the bar when the Giants were getting close to winning at Maggie McGarry's bar during game 7 of the World Series in Northbeach in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Alfredo, (wouldn't give last name) cheers along with everybody else...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans rejoice as the San Francisco Giants make runs against the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Giants fans rejoice as the San Francisco Giants make runs against...



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Photo: Mike Kepka, The Chronicle Along side other fans at The Java House, Giant's fan Alex Patino, of San Francisco, covers his eyes during an intense pitching moment during the second inning of game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calf.

Along side other fans at The Java House, Giant's fan Alex Patino,...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Abdalla Megahed, 72, of San Francisco, watches as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Abdalla Megahed, 72, of San Francisco, watches as the San Francisco...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Amy Cotto, of Richmond, bottom left, and Alvin Alilano, of San Francisco, bottom right, watch in anticipation as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Amy Cotto, of Richmond, bottom left, and Alvin Alilano, of San...



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Photo: Mathew Sumner, Special To The Chronicle Jocelyn Kane along with others at The Chapel celebrates a Giants' score during the 2014 World Series in San Francisco on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

Jocelyn Kane along with others at The Chapel celebrates a Giants'...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Antoniette Carrasco, of San Francisco, cheers as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Antoniette Carrasco, of San Francisco, cheers as the San Francisco...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans react as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Giants fans react as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Al Enriquez, of Tracy, and Glenn Nickerson, of San Francisco, cheer as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Al Enriquez, of Tracy, and Glenn Nickerson, of San Francisco, cheer...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Fans gathered on the dirt plaza as game time approached Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

Fans gathered on the dirt plaza as game time approached Wednesday...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Little Jersen Hernandez, 13 months, got his car out for the big screen event Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

Little Jersen Hernandez, 13 months, got his car out for the big...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Eric Lopez of Hercules shows off his Iron Man costume at Civic Center Plaza before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.

Eric Lopez of Hercules shows off his Iron Man costume at Civic...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Pancho Cordero of Hayward holds a Giants flag before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.

Pancho Cordero of Hayward holds a Giants flag before watching the...



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Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle Christian (l to r), 2, and Dylan, 2, climb on the entrance gate at AT&T Park while on an outing with their caregiver Sara Licona (not shown) on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The San Francisco Giants will play the Kansas City Royals during Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Christian (l to r), 2, and Dylan, 2, climb on the entrance gate...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Giants fan Ralph Staben (center) stopped to talk with another fan about the Tuesday night game Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

Giants fan Ralph Staben (center) stopped to talk with another fan...



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Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle Mark McKenna and Christine Turgeon, both of Montreal, walk past a statue of Juan Marchial at AT&T Park as they visit the stadium while on vacation in San Francsico on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The San Francisco Giants will play the Kansas City Royals during Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Mark McKenna and Christine Turgeon, both of Montreal, walk past a...



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Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle Bernadette Rosquites of San Mateo tries on a Giants cap while shopping at the Giants Dugout store at AT&T Park on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The San Francisco Giants will play the Kansas City Royals during Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Bernadette Rosquites of San Mateo tries on a Giants cap while...



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Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle San Francisco Giants' fan Hyrum Long, 8, of Pleasant Grove, Utah watches the Kansas City Royals' warm up before Game 7 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

San Francisco Giants' fan Hyrum Long, 8, of Pleasant Grove, Utah...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Three year old Jayden (no last name given) sat with relatives and waited for the game Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

Three year old Jayden (no last name given) sat with relatives and...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle A fan marked his spot on the plaza for the game Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

A fan marked his spot on the plaza for the game Wednesday October...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Crews were busy building white tents along Polk Street for a possible parade later in the week Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

Crews were busy building white tents along Polk Street for a...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Mark Chase proudly wore his Giants t-shirt as he waited for the game to begin Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

Mark Chase proudly wore his Giants t-shirt as he waited for the...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Work crews were busy installing viewing areas for a possible parade later this week Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

Work crews were busy installing viewing areas for a possible parade...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Anita Hayes worked on her homework as she waited for a friend to watch the Giants game with Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

Anita Hayes worked on her homework as she waited for a friend to...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle The Polk Street side of City Hall is being turned into a viewing and stage area for a possible parade later this week. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

The Polk Street side of City Hall is being turned into a viewing...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle A vendor used his dog to help carry balloons in the plaza area Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

A vendor used his dog to help carry balloons in the plaza area...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle A Giants fan cyclist rode through the plaza as fans gathered for the big event Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

A Giants fan cyclist rode through the plaza as fans gathered for...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Alesia Converse of Treasure Island relaxes with her pug, Muffy, before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.

Alesia Converse of Treasure Island relaxes with her pug, Muffy,...



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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Jayden Rodriguez, 3, takes a nap in the sun before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.

Jayden Rodriguez, 3, takes a nap in the sun before watching the San...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Luis Hernandez of San Francisco gives his son, Jersen, 1, apple juice before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.

Luis Hernandez of San Francisco gives his son, Jersen, 1, apple...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Hundreds of Giants fans gather at Civic Center Plaza before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.

Hundreds of Giants fans gather at Civic Center Plaza before...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A San Francisco Police officer patrols the scene at Civic Center Plaza before the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.

A San Francisco Police officer patrols the scene at Civic Center...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle The masked Giants fan made an appearance Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

The masked Giants fan made an appearance Wednesday October 29,...



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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Sergeant Angela Wilhelm enjoyed a light moment with a fan as she and other police officers watched over the crowd on the plaza Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.

Sergeant Angela Wilhelm enjoyed a light moment with a fan as she...



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Photo: Mike Kepka, The Chronicle Pat Wong, of San Francisco, joins frustrated fans at The Java House The Kansa City Royals take an early lead against The San Francisco Giants during the first inning of game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calf.

Pat Wong, of San Francisco, joins frustrated fans at The Java House...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Will Aparicio, of San Francisco, leans on a tree while Giants fans gather to watch the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Will Aparicio, of San Francisco, leans on a tree while Giants fans...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Britt Nelson, 23, of San Jose, wears a onesie as he walks to find a seat to watch the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Britt Nelson, 23, of San Jose, wears a onesie as he walks to find a...



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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Juana Perz, of San Francisco, talks on her cell phone while waiting for the San Francisco Giants to play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Juana Perz, of San Francisco, talks on her cell phone while...



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Photo: Tim Hussin / Special To The Chronicle Gian Portuguez, 22, of San Francisco, cheers as he waits for the San Francisco Giants to play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Gian Portuguez, 22, of San Francisco, cheers as he waits for the...



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Photo: Tim Hussin / Special To The Chronicle Larry Kitagawa, of Daily City, is dressed in a panda mask as he sends a text message before the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Larry Kitagawa, of Daily City, is dressed in a panda mask as he...



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Photo: Sarah Rice / Special To The Chronicle Mike Gardner, of Vacaville, reacts during the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series at Momo's in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Mike Gardner, of Vacaville, reacts during the first inning of Game...



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Photo: Sarah Rice / Special To The Chronicle Justin Johnson, of Vacaville, nervously watches Game 7 of the World Series at Momo's in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Justin Johnson, of Vacaville, nervously watches Game 7 of the World...



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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Lem Valbueno of San Francisco jumps for joy while watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a Hi Tops bar in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.

Lem Valbueno of San Francisco jumps for joy while watching the San...



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Photo: Sarah Rice / Special To The Chronicle Jasminda Webb, of San Francisco, cheers the Giants during Game 7 of the World Series at Momo's in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Jasminda Webb, of San Francisco, cheers the Giants during Game 7 of...



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Photo: Mike Kepka / The Chronicle Marc Miranda, of Oakley, joins cheers with fans at The Java House as The San Francisco Giants score during the second inning of game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calf.

Marc Miranda, of Oakley, joins cheers with fans at The Java House...



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Photo: Tim Hussin / Special To The Chronicle Christina Martin, of San Francisco, cheers as the first base safe call was reversed in the initial innings as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Christina Martin, of San Francisco, cheers as the first base safe...



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Photo: Tim Hussin / Special To The Chronicle Amy Cotto, of Richmond, bottom left, and Alvin Alilano, of San Francisco, bottom right, cheer as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Amy Cotto, of Richmond, bottom left, and Alvin Alilano, of San...



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Photo: Tim Hussin / Special To The Chronicle Gladis Uribe, of Vacaville, watches in anticipation as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.

Gladis Uribe, of Vacaville, watches in anticipation as the San...









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