Score and situation: Paced by Pablo Sandoval's historic performance, the San Francisco Giants struck first off Justin Verlander and struck often on their way to an overpowering 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers in the World Series opener. Leading lads: The man affectionately known as the Kung Fu Panda forever etched his name in postseason lore with three — yes, THREE — home runs. He joins Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols as the only men to achieve a three home run game in the World Series . He's also the second player to accumulate 13 total bases in a World Series game.