2012 World Series: San Francisco Giants at Detroit Tigers

Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Sergio Romo (54) and catcher Buster Posey (left) celebrate after Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) strikes out to end game four of the 2012 World Series at Comerica Park. The Giants won 4-3 to sweep the series. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Sergio Romo (54) and catcher Buster Posey (left) celebrate after Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) strikes out to end game four of the 2012 World Series at Comerica Park. The Giants won 4-3 to sweep the series. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

This past weekend I was blessed to be able to photograph the World Series. I had been covering the Tigers in the ALDS and ALCS and each round became busier and busier. So, with the World Series I was sure to arrive extra early to beat the traffic. It was also important to arrive early so that we could cover the interviews, press conferences, batting practices, etc. Once arriving there, I met up with my colleagues. I was working with a team of four other photographers and two on site editors. My job was to photograph the batters head on from right center field during the game.

Before the game started I was assigned to cover a few interviews and help cover batting practice.

Oct 27, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy speaks at a press conference before game three of the 2012 World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy speaks at a press conference before game three of the 2012 World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of baseballs before the game three of the 2012 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of baseballs before the game three of the 2012 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Ryan Theriot (5) during the batting practice before game three of the 2012 World Series against Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Ryan Theriot (5) during the batting practice before game three of the 2012 World Series against Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

With about 30 minutes before the start of the game, I started to make my way to my position.  That gave me plenty of time to fight my way through the crowds and set up.

Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro hits a RBI single against the Detroit Tigers in the 10th inning during game four of the 2012 World Series at Comerica Park. The Giants won 4-3 to sweep the series. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro hits a RBI single against the Detroit Tigers in the 10th inning during game four of the 2012 World Series at Comerica Park. The Giants won 4-3 to sweep the series. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Quintin Berry reacts after grounding out in the fifth inning during game four of the 2012 World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Quintin Berry reacts after grounding out in the fifth inning during game four of the 2012 World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (left) steals second base as Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta catches the throw in the 7th inning during game three of the 2012 World Series at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (left) steals second base as Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta catches the throw in the 7th inning during game three of the 2012 World Series at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro (bottom) is tagged out by Detroit Tigers pitcher Octavio Dotel in the 8th inning during game four of the 2012 World Series at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro (bottom) is tagged out by Detroit Tigers pitcher Octavio Dotel in the 8th inning during game four of the 2012 World Series at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) breaks his bat on a ground out against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning of game three of the 2012 World Series at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) breaks his bat on a ground out against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning of game three of the 2012 World Series at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

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