The San Fransisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 last night to go up three games to none in the World Series.
Detroit starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez initially struggled with control, but eventually regained composure, striking out eight batters in seven innings and allowing six hits.
Ryan Vogelsong went five and two-thirds innings for the Giants, striking out three and allowing five hits.
Detroit bats were unable to show up at key times, most notably in the fifth inning with two outs, bases loaded, and slugger Miguel Cabrera at the plate.
The Giants were able to take advantage of early scoring opportunities.
In the second inning, Gregor Blanco tripled to right center, plating Hunter Pence. Brandon Crawford then singled to center, scoring Blanco.
Pence also went two for three in San Fransisco's victory.
The Giants became the first team to throw back-to-back World Series shutouts in nearly 50 years.
The Tigers have been shut out three times this post season, compared to only twice in 162 regular season games.
"We're not forcing anything, we're just not getting it done," said Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder to ESPN.
A Giants win tonight would mean a World Series sweep and title.
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