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Bumgarner, Bullpens and Baseball's Past Meets Its Present

ROYALS vs. GIANTS: THE FUTURE CLASSIC

By Tom Verducci

P. 28

CAN THE SEAHAWKS WEATHER THE STORM?

P. 36

THE NEXT GRONK

(Literally)

P. 42

HERE'S TO WINNING AT HOME & ON THE ROAD

After blowout wins in Games 4 and 5, Hunter Pence and the Giants were a win away from taking their third World Series in five years.

PHOTO

ON THE COVER: ROBERT BECK/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (WORLD SERIES)