Filed under: Non-Mariners Game Threads 10/24: World Series Game 1 Open Thread By Jeff Sullivan Oct 24, 2012, 4:32pm PDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: 10/24: World Series Game 1 Open Thread Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email I don't think I've ever rooted harder for a Giants win than I will be tonight Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE Barry Zito #75 / Pitcher / San Francisco Giants Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Bats: L Throws: L Born: May 13, 1978 Justin Verlander #35 / Pitcher / Detroit Tigers Height: 6-5 Weight: 225 Bats: R Throws: R Born: Feb 20, 1983 The Tigers this year are 24-12 in games started by Justin Verlander. The Giants this year are 23-11 in games started by Barry Zito. More From Lookout Landing Mariners 2023 Spring Training: Game #24 The Daily Catch: Mar 22, 2023 Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/22/23: Cal Raleigh, World Baseball Classic, and Carson Kelly Open World Baseball Classic Final Thread Mariners prospect Alberto Rodríguez brings renewed focus this spring The Daily Catch: Mar 21, 2023