Henry Schulman: Random thoughts and notes on SF Giants the day after

The former lead guitarist for Journey has been a fixture at AT&T Park during the Giants' past two World Series title runs, leading fans in karaoke versions of his songs. And on Tuesday he was at it again.

Very Affeldtian. The Bovada sports book has installed the Giants as teensy-weensy underdogs in the World Series, at even money. They have the Royals at 5-6 favorites. Bovada had the Rangers and Tigers as huge favorites over the Giants in 2010 and 2012.

The best fans in baseball are treated to yet another NLCS. The San Francisco Giants are in St. Louis to start the best-of-seven series with the Cardinals tonight. Madison Bumgarner vs Adam Wainwright in Busch Stadium at 

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS13/AP) — The day didn't start so great for Travis Ishikawa after misplaying a ball to allow the first run of the game. But who cares about that after his game-winning three-run home run to send the San Francisco Giants to the World 

Travis Ishikawa's three-run home run with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning gave San Francisco the win in dramatic fashion, giving the Giants a 4-1 series victory in the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park. San Francisco will play