It was October 27, 2010. The SF Giants were playing in their first World Series game since 2002. They had their ace, two-time reigning NL Cy Young pitcher on the mound. And they were about to get swept.
At least that is how it felt just minutes into Game 1 of the 2010 World Series as Tim Lincecum got off to a nightmare start in the first inning against the Texas Rangers.
SF Giants history: Tim Lincecum's nightmare start to the 2010 World Series
There was so much excitement in the city of San Francisco as the Giants were still trying to win their first World Series since moving to the west coast.