San Francisco Giants beat Kansas City to level the World Series
Last Updated: 30/10/14 7:45am
The San Francisco Giants battered Kansas City Royal's relief pitchers to clinch an 11-4 victory and level the World Series at 2-2 on Saturday.
Kansas had a 4-1 advantage in the third inning and looked as though they might inch closer to a storybook title triumph before the Giants showed the kind of resilience that has delivered them two World Series titles since 2010.
In front of a raucous home crowd, the Giants produced their biggest offensive display of the play-offs so far and rescued starter Ryan Vogelsong, who lasted just 2-2/3 innings and gave up seven hits.
San Francisco had 16 hits against five Royals pitchers before the visitors turned to a trio of dominant relievers in Kelvin Herrera, Wade Davis and closer Greg Holland.
But the Giants scored eight runs on 10 hits against four relievers after being held hitless for four innings in Friday's 3-2 loss.
San Francisco coach Bruce Bochy said: "It was a great game tonight. These guys fought hard, and scratched and clawed to get back in it.
"You know you get down against this bullpen, you have your work cut out. But these guys didn't stop fighting."
Kansas City manager Ned Yost told reporters: "It was just the third inning, we had a lot of game to play.
"I've got a lot of respect for the Giants. I never feel good until we make the last out."
