vern glenn was there and he will give us the highlights.ports is coming up next. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, nlcs... our vern glenn had a >> all eyes were on the giants tonight as they played the cardinals in game one of the alcs. our vern glenn hat a front row seat in saint louis. >> reporter: all right gary, you know why i'm shaking my head? remember that 2010 campaign? well guess what? it's back. bruce bochy and the giants in the nlcs for the third time in five years. top of the second, bases loaded for travis ishikawa? he blooped one. matt carpenter can't find the handle. another run scores. adam wainwright lasted only four and two-thirds. here comes ishikawa with a diving superman catch. madison bumgarner took the spirit out of saint louis tonight. he stranded a pair in the 7th inning with one of his seven strikeouts. bum tossed seven and two-thirds shut-out innings lowering his post season e.r.a. to .76. the giants take the opener 3-0. >> you are not a robot, you know. you are not going to be able to, you know, always replicate. we are not lik

taking over for donte, the safety spot, he's with vern glenn. >> they work on it during the week. when the opportunity presents itself, they're going to run it. they do a good job executing it. >> do you think that helped turn the game? >> it did. offense is back on the field and drive, take some time and make something happen. >> how would you describe this defense? na. this is a stern defense. you know the first drive, we let them drive and put some points on the board. you know, i'm not going to take anything away from kansas city. they did a great job. there were some things on defense that we could have done better. you know, this is a good defense that we have. >> you made a name for yourself in this league. what about the guy, especially the defensive line who's sort of now making a name for themselves. a lot of no names that are becoming a little more -- >> it's all it is. it's all about hard work. you know, i had too do that to make a name for yourself, like you said, week in and week out, you have to prepare. you have to come and when it's your time to shine, you have to

let's hit vern glenn in st.again the 49ers showed that you might be able to jump on them early, but it's only a matter of time. >> when you start the game off, everything doesn't work according to your plans and the coach's plans. so you got to continue to keep working and keep fighting and that's what i did. that's what our team did and that's why we came out with the victory. >> we just want to win whatever it takes. if we're up early, if we have to come back from behind the end of the game, we just want to have more points. >> reporter: he's so good in these situations, keeps it alive and finds boldin for the go ahead touchdown! >> he's got a way. he's a tremendous competitor and he, you know, works extremely hard, but he's cool, makes great decisions and everything you want your quarterback to be. >> reporter: three straight wins for the 49ers, kaepernick masterful in primetime monday night. four starts, nine touchdowns, no picks. fo where in st. louis vern glenn, kpix5. >>> now let's take care of that other

in cleveland, vern glenn, kpix 5. >> rocking out at the hall of fame. how do you like it?ith buffalo this afternoon. scoreless early in the third and scores his first goal of the year. 1-0 buffalo. then under a minute left. san jose with one last chance but the buffalo goalie covers up the puck and sabres win 2-1 handing the sharks their fourth loss in a row. hackney said dry two seconds ago. now it is pouring. let me show you one of the boats out there. the police have checked out these guys having a blast out in the yacht. and mccover key cove as they try -- mccovey cove as they try and dodge the rain. >> hopefully a good sign den in addition. that's it for us -- dennis. that's it for us at 5:30. >> news update always on kpix.com. >> good night. [ captions by: caption colorado, llc 800-775-7838 email: comments@captioncolorado.com ] ,,

in cleveland, vern glenn, kpix 5. >>> thank you for that exclusive report vern. the sharks getting up close and personal with buffalo this afternoon. scoreless in the third period but then, hodgens scores the first goal of the year and past the goalie and it's 1-0 buffalo. then under a minute left. 2-1 when san jose one last chance but the buffalo goal hee covers up the pick. the sab res win 4-1. >>> check out the flags at at&t park as anthony cacciatore panned down at&t park. the feeling isn't good ann and brian. the san francisco trails 4-2 andville postgame re-- i'll have postgame reaction on tonight's 11:00 news, guys? >> you've been covering them long enough and seen them long enough this season to be really acquainted with them and i know you have developed an instinct maybe for what's going to happen. do you have any instinct as to how all this unfolds tonight and maybe tomorrow? >> reporter: my instinct is that the royals are a pretty -- i think the royals might actually be a better team and i'll tell you why. they seem to be playing and having fun. the g

vern glenn is waiting for the giants to arrive. hey, vern. >> reporter: hey. you know, we are on giants world series home turf. what is on their minds on and off day? find out in a moment. ,,,,,, ♪ ♪ first impressions are important. you've got to make every second count. banking designed for the way you live your life. so you can welcome your family home... for the first time. chase. so you can. after game >>> wow, how exciting is this! the san francisco giants arriving from the airport. they spent last night in kansas city and left this morning but here they are at their home ballpark arriving for an afternoon workout. they will be media availability after that. but oh, giants just moments back here on home turf getting ready for game 3 coming up on tomorrow. and to set the table for that one, we must talk about last night's loss in game 2 and much of the attention was centered around relief pitcher hunter strickland. let me show you what happened from last night. he came into last night's game with san francisco trailing by a run. and probably gave up a two-

vern glenn is on the field tonight... vern, what a gam the cardinals scored their t run of the game after travis ishikawa misplayed a line drive... but ishikawa ends getting the last laugh... a three run walk off to send e giants back to the world se for the third time in five s thanks vern. all right dennis... what are they gonna face in >>> talk about the journey spattering to pittsburgh and leading to this. you're going to the world series! >> i know. i didn't think i'd be in this moment. but i thank the giants for the opportunity and their second chance and the play in the outfield. i'm just thankful for all of this. >> i canned believe it! i can't believe it! that's why i came to san francisco. things have a way of falling into place for you. i can't believe it. this team has been amazing all year. going to the big tent! >> and liz and ken, i can tell you that i was able to dodge the bubbly in the clubhouse. i can't say the same for my cameraman who is keeping my in focus! [ laughter ] >> more coming up in sports. bac

kpix 5's vern glenn spoke with ishikawa right after last night's game in san francisco. >> reporter: talk about the journey, the journey together, starting off in pittsburgh and leading up to this. you're going to the world series! >> i know. i didn't think earlier this year i'd be in this moment but i thank the giants for the opportunity. and, you know, for the second chance. and obviously the play in the outfield. i'm just thankful for all of it. >> got to love vern, dude, you're going to the world series! [ laughter ] >> what a dramatic end. you can't say that enough, right? >> no kidding. roberta gonzales joins us live from san francisco with the reaction from all the fans and your reaction, too, roberta. >> reporter: yes! i'm so excited! it's a beautiful morning here at at&t park. i'm looking at the moon above me here and even a star. it's a perfect setting. i'm here in the san francisco giants dugout. have you ever been in the dugout after a game that was played that advances the giants to the world series? you have now. i just now found a line-up from last night's game. how co

vern glenn spoke with ishikawa right after last night's game. >> reporter: talk about the journey to together, starting off in pittsburgh and leading up to this. dude, you're going to the world series! >> i know. i didn't think earlier this year i would be in this moment. but i thank the giants for the opportunity and, you know, for the second chance and obviously the play in the outfield. i just. thankful for all of it -- i'm just thankful for all of it. >> take a look at that. this is a giants fan in the stadium react -- this is the giants fan in the stadium reacting to the home run. a lot of fans watched the action at local watering holes. >> everybody thought that we didn't have it but you know what? we come back. >> i been waiting 7 years for this to happen. i was shipped away to a seminary and now i'm free and i gotten joy the giants to win the world series! yeah!! are we going to win? yes, yes, yes! >> i love these fans. >> a seminary? >> a few days to save savor the game before they start again. >> fans want the newest giants clothes. some of the shirts read, we own the penna

tim >> vern glenn with tonight's sports report direct from at&t. there ken. well, few hundred royals fans and maybe the opposing dugout. those are the only ones representing kansas city that really believe they could come into this national league ballpark and beat the giants at their own game. does this sound familiar? just enough hitting, awesome defense, and a terrific bullpen. that was the kansas city formula. hey, joe montana saw it. so did peter mcallen. they saw tim hudson making his first career world series start. he enjoyed the moment. alcides escobar smacked one off the wall. boy, the royals up 3-0 in the 6th inning. here comes eric hosmer winning a battle with javier lopez, first hit of the series, drives in alex boar gone making it 3- 0. jeremy guthrie silenced them. michael morse, a pinch hit double down the line. brandon crawford scored all the way from first. the giants cut it to 3-2. that is about as close as it would get. because that bullpen, really, really awesome. hunter pence grounded out to end it. the royals tossed out four i

vern glenn will be in saint louis all weekend. >>> tony has tried to help his season bury the last fourhanges in the locker room and if his players are uncomfortable with the new changes then sperano is happy. >> it has been tough. there is change. they weren't sure what to expect when i got back here. in some situations still not too sure. okay? i haven't let all my secrets owl there with them yet. i kind of like to keep them a little uncomfortable sometimes. comfortable is not good right? uncomfortable is sometimes not a bad thing. >> he's kind of cool. >> got a little chuckie in him. >>> the nba season is right around the corner starting the top five. don't need the regular season when you have a shot like this. philadelphia's casper ware, three quarter shot. sixers beat the hornets 106-92. 104, memo, you are supposed to go over the hurdle, not through it. as brittany spears once said, i did it again. a huge windmill dunk. griffin is six foot ten and golden is five foot two. >> whoa! >> this nine-year-old belgian has been signed by the italian league af roma. at number one, spurs in

here is vern glenn in saint louis. >> reporter: dennis, the eve of the nlcs game one. we can all understand it if joe panic is too excited to fall asleep. did you know that the giants have tried seven different second base men before panic hit it big? >> i would say the last week- and-a-half or so, this has been an unbelievable ride. just to be in this situation now as a rookie, three or four months in, this is unbelievable. >> what would you have said if i had come up to you in scottsdale and said you are going to be here in the nlcs? >> i would have said you are crazy. you obviously want to make the big league club and everything. but the way the squad was looking, i was just trying to do what needed to be done. take care of business and be here seven months late sore definitely something out of this world. >> reporter: joe panik, a kid from new york who grew up idolizing derek jeter. look at him now. boy, his parents who will be here tomorrow are awfully proud. that will do it from saint louis dennis. back to you in the studio. >> have fun vern. , look at that, they

vern glenn is here with the unlikely heroes who rallied at the right time. vern. >> reporter: two wild card games, huh? >> yeah. >> two wild card games in the fall classic just shaking my head even now. 213 giants at-bats with no long ball. all of a sudden, boom. three home runs last night st. louis goes home, giants and kansas city, world series all over again. dramatic. michael morris last night that ball was crushed. it tied the game at 3 with the cardinals just a sixth at bat since late august. he had missed much of the season with a strained oblique. travis ishikawa the modern day bobby thompson shot heard 'round the world, a roundtripper of a blast, three- run homer. here's a guy released by the pirates in april. giants signed him sent him to the minors even thought about retiring in july. and looky here. sent the giants to the world series. >> talk about the journey starting off in pittsburgh and leading up to this. dude, you're going to the world series! >> i know. i didn't think earlier this year i would be in this moment but you know i thank the gia

vern glenn has more on the battle of aces. >> reporter: all right, dennis.s a battle of the aces tonight in game 5 as madison baumgarner is going to try to send the giants on to the world series. but adam wainwright of the cardinals is going to have a little something to say about that. take a look at these numbers. baumgarner has been dominant in three starts this post-season. wainwright has been just the opposite. he has an earned run average of 8! >> until last year's nlcs, i was undefeated in the post- season. i just doesn't want to get a bad rap for not being a good play-off pitcher because that's the time i want to shine. >> madison has grown so much since he came up here in 2010. he assumed a leadership role. for a 25-year-old guy it steams like he's been around for 10 years. >> reporter: as good as the giants starters have been, the bullpen has almost been better. they pitched six scoreless innings last night giving the giants hitters a chance to fight back. >> the bullpen has been awesome. tonight was no different. i think the pitching staff as a wh

. >> i can tell you vern glenn is. he has a 6:00 a.m. flight to saint louis tomorrow. got to get good and rested. game one is saturday. for the third time in the last 12 years and the fourth time in nlcs history, the giants will face the cardinals with the world series taking them on. the giants rallied from a 3-1 series deficit en route to their third world series championship in three years. they ran into a white hot giants squad. >> we showed up the same way we had shown up for the 162 and we just ran into a team that got hot. that is what october is all about. you have to have a certain amount of talent. i use whatever circumstances come our way to get there. and they took advantage of it. took it past the series and went all the way. >> kobe bryant and the lakers taking on the warriors. preseason action, but the lakers and warriors playing. 13-4 warriors. thompson had 25 points. third quarter, golden state up 25. wesley blocks the shot. 12 threes in the game. they win 120 to 125. >>> how about silverado? first hole, sang moon bay. he is one of the best. sang moon

vern glenn is in st.nd will be with a front row seat and check in with him coming up tonight at 11:00 right here on kpix 5. >>> all right, game two of the a lcs and the native bud norris -- taking to the mound for the orioles. 3-# 3 top of the 4th. kansas city's connects for his fourth home run of the postseason. solo shot gives kc a 4-3 lead. bottom 5 now. nelson cruz grounds to the shortstop escobar and makes the stop. and gets the runner at second. cruz is safe at first and one scores. game tied up at 4. still tied in the 9th. kc with a runner on second and escobar shoots the double down the line right there right field. terrence gore scores giving the royals a 5-4 lead. they win it 6-4 to take a 2-0 series lead. >>> wow. they're doing well. all right, pac 12 action now for you and all eyes were on ucla and oregon. both tough. but both lost last week. ucla defensive coordinator jeff ulbrich exchanging words with head coach jim morra. here's why they were so mad, facing oregon. find a wide open brown, 3

vern glenn is in st.at and check in with him at 11:00 tonight on kpix 5. >>> game who of the a -- two of the alcs. bud norris taking the mound for the josh. it's 3-3 -- orioles. it's 3-3 top of the 3rd. his fourth home run of the postseason and it gives kc a 4- 3 lead. bottom of 5, nelson cruz grounds to short. and look at this. escobar makes the stop and gets the runner at second and cruz is safe at first. game tied at 4. still tied in the 9th and kc with a runner at second and escobar down the right field line with a double. look at that thing hug the line. gore scores and they win it 6-4 to take a 2-0 series lead. don't look now but kc is the real deal. >>> college football sat now for you and cal -- saturday now for you and cal and their offense going strong last week. this week not so much. they hosted the huskies from washington. goff and the bears looking to stay in first. the pac 12 north going against u dub. first quarter cal with the ball at the one and goff tried to score but he fumbles and tho

vern glenn joins us from the newsroom with the recap of the big win. >> reporter: i tell you what, that something, huh? watching the nationals called the best of the a team remaining but the giants showed the heavy favorites who is boss at least today. look at this crowd at nationals park. they were just in a lather today for nlds game one and the giants joe panik said we'll handle this. panik in the third with the rbi. the giants didn't lose the lead. pitcher jake peavey was the man, allowed two hits through five 2/3 innings and the game 1- 0 series lead peavey like a modern-day john wayne a. >> to us to come in here against the best team in the national league to get game one is -- we feel really good. we understand that it's just one game and we got an uphill battle still. >> reporter: all right. game 2 tomorrow at 2:30 our time. we'll see what happens then. we'll have more in sports at 6:00. >> thank you. >>> how about waking up to waterfront property? >> it sounded like a river running. you would think you were in yosemite. >> not that kind of waterfront. the midnight surprise that

baumgarner was named the nlcs mvp and vern glenn spoke with some of the players after last night's win. >> reporter: talk about the journey starting in pittsburgh and leading up to this. you're going to the world series! >> i didn't think earlier this week i would be in this moment. but i thank the giants for the opportunity and for the second chance and obviously the play in the outfield. i'm just thankful for all of it. >> i can't believe it. that's why i came here to san francisco. things have a way of falling into place for you. i can't believe it. it's been amazing all year. we're going to the big dance. >> and that big dance starts tuesday. >> pretty remarkable, all the even years, 2010, 2012, 2014. >> couple of years ago we were at the civic center for the world series parade. hopefully we'll be back out there again. here's the schedule for the giants and the royals in the upcoming world series. games 1 and 2, tuesday and wednesday in kansas city. games 3, 4 and 5 are all going to be played here in the bay area. big weekend in san francisco next friday through sunday. and if the

. >> vern glenn with more from st.. >> reporter: so many momentum shifts in this game in busch stadium. if this is the designed of series it's going to be go out and get your blood pressure checked now. bottom of the ninth, colton wong off sergio romo, ninth- inning blast, a walkoff fashion, the cardinals hit four homers, beat the giants 5-4! to even this series at a game apiece. >> hit a home run at this stage. especially a walkoff home run, it was -- my top home run. i think -- i -- ever. >> everyone is hitting bombs. it is what it is, when you don't execute. things like that happen. just happened to be in the playoffs. hurts but there's tomorrow. it's a good chance of getting the ball again so, let's go, it's fine. >> the series now shifts to san francisco on tuesday. 1:00 game for game three. the cardinals win last night, that means there will be three games at at&t park and like vern said game three tomorrow afternoon and then wednesday and thursday both those games are at night. >>> 6:5 2. the campaign to rename

. >>> vern glenn has our sports report tonight from the only game in town. quiet outside the ballpark. world series game three it's been a grind for the giants. the scoreboard tells you a little bit of what's going on. 2-0 royals as they scratched out a run in the 1st inning an rbi in the 6th inning and the giants have been unable to get anything going offensively so the royals in command after 6. royals outfielder gerard dyson, he is patrolling center field tonight making his first start of the play-offs. but if baseball doesn't work out for this fella, he might have a future in basketball. do my eyes play tricks on me or was that you jamming a basketball the other night at an nba game? >> yeah, i jammed it. i got a few ups. >> reporter: you took like three steps and you ra n it home. >> i can do that. i got a 39.5 vertical. i don't worry about that. >> reporter: all right. now, joe madden will not return to the rays next season. he opted out of his contract after nine seasons in tampa where he led the small market rays to the world series in 2007. and four

and vern glenn is on his way to st. louis for game one tomorrow.e will have hits report in tonight's 6:00 news. get ready for the play-offs. nlcs. i'm dennis o'donnell, have a great weekend. >>> thank you, dennis. play of the day, how about a little hockey? he makes a pass between the legs of blackhawks setting up trevor daily for the chicago goal. one more time. there it is. and there it goes. very nice but in the end dallas fell to the visiting blackhawks. sharks home opener tomorrow night against winnipeg at the tank. >>> it's 6:26. quarterback colin kaepernick is a little lighter in the wallet this morning. how his signature headphones landed him a hefty fine. >> fears and myths about the ebola crisis and the risks here in the u.s. coming up, how the local congressman hopes to get the facts. ,, >>> your realtime captioner is linda marie macdonald. >>> the nobel peace prize awarded this morning and you may be familiar with the teenager who just became the youngest winner ever. >>> tesla made the big mystery announcement. the futuristic features

sportscaster vern glenn snuggled up in bed this morning fired off a photograph to me this morning of of the "san francisco chronicle." he said, ro, go get one these right away. it says dynasty on it. we are just so lucky to live here in this city to be able to see three championships in five years. only two national teams i think have done that ever? frank, you'll know more about that i'm sure. >> my it have to check my reference book on that -- i might have to check my reference book on that. it's cool three in the last five years. >> roberta, thank you, at the civic center. >>> if you can't go to the parade keep it right here on channel 5. we'll have live coverage. parade of champions, coverage starts friday halloween at 11:00 where it will be a little bit rainy and if you don't have a tv, not to worry, you have a smartphone, computer or tablet, we will be streaming the parade live and in living color. check it out on your device. >> you want to know what i'm excited about? >> weather? >> sure. [ laughter ] >> that. >> also getting that barbecue from the kansas city news anchors! >

and vern glenn is on his way to st. louis for game one tomorrow.will have hits report in tonight's 6:00 news. get ready for the play-offs. nlcs. i'm dennis o'donnell, have a great weekend. >>> bring it on. okay, dennis. play of the day, how about a little hockey? he makes a pass between the legs of blackhawks setting up trevor daily for the chicago goal. one more time. there it is. and there it goes. very nice but in the end dallas beat the sharks. the home opener is tomorrow night against winnipeg. >>> 5:25. something is wrong with this picture. and now it's costing 49ers colin kaepernick $10,000. we'll tell you why in the next half-hour. >> reporter: the mayor's race in san jose heats up as the police union is accused of engaging in scare tactics. i'm kiet do. we have a live report coming up. ,, mmmmm. ring ring! ring ring! progresso. you soup people have my kids loving vegetables. well, vegetables... shhhhh! ...taste better in our savory broth. vegetables. no, soup! oh, soup! just by switching to progressive. so you'll be bringing home the bacon

and the play that turned the tide for the 49ers a report with vern glenn coming up from st. louis. >> and what's cool about your school? email your nominations to us at coolschools@kpix.com. we may come and feature your school on the show. we'll be right back. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, californians are discovering the real risks behind prop 46. it was written and paid for by the trial lawyers to make them millions... while, for the rest of us, health care costs go up. no wonder every major newspaper in the state opposes prop 46. they say 46 "overreached in a decidedly cynical way." it's a ploy "for trial lawyers to enrich themselves." and prop 46 has "too many potential drawbacks to be worth the risk." time to vote no on prop 46. play o' the day from the n- >>> take a look at these live pictures of this overturned box truck causing huge traffic jams in vallejo westbound 80 approaching the hunter hill rest stop. and i am just checking the chp reports. it says that traffic is backed up a mile east of american canyon. and they have also extended the estimated time when they are going to h

kpix 5's vern glenn spoke with ishikawa right after last night's game. >> reporter: talk about the journeye journey to get -- starting in pittsburgh and leading up to this. you're going to the world series! >> i know. i didn't think earlier this year i would be in this moment but, um, you know, i thank the giants for the opportunity. and, um, you know, for the second chance and obviously the play in the outfield and i'm just thankful for all of it. >> well, roberta gonzales live here in san francisco. she is over at at&t park where the fans have i guess gone home but they are getting that stadium prepped for a world series game, 3, 4 and 5, too. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, i have a special treat for you. i'm inside the san francisco giants dugout! how cool is that! i mean, they haven't even cleaned this dugout out from last night. i have been walking around and check this out. here's the line-up from last night. lots of hydration. a power bar. we even have a bag of somebody's leftover sunflower seeds. can you imagine the pandemonium going on here in this dugout when travis ish