Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander waits for a new ball as San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ezra Shaw, Pool)
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander waits for a new ball as San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ezra Shaw, Pool)