Players are introduced before Game 1 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in San Francisco. It was San Francisco's first World Series since 2002, and Texas' first appearance in the 50-year history of the franchise.

Boaters and fans congregate in McCovey Cove outside of AT&T Park prior to Game 1.

Fans try to get baseballs during warm-ups before the start of the game.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum pitches against the Texas Rangers in the first inning.

Texas base runner Michael Young is caught in a rundown by San Francisco's Tim Lincecum (55) and Pablo Sandoval. Oddly, though, Lincecum held onto the ball, and Young retreated safely to third base.

Texas Rangers batter Vladimir Guerrero hits a run-scoring single in the first inning against Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants, giving the Rangers an early 1-0 lead.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cliff Lee delivers a pitch. Entering the game, Lee had never lost a postseason game.

Texas Rangers outfielder Vladimir Guerrero hugs manager Ron Washington before the game.

San Francisco center fielder Andres Torres is unable to snare this double hit by Texas' Mitch Moreland during the fourth inning.

Fans react as a loose bat from San Francisco's Cody Ross lands in the stands during the second inning.

Texas pitcher Cliff Lee throws during the second inning.

Fans of San Francisco Giants shortstop Juan Uribe hold up signs. Uribe hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning.

Juan Uribe of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning against Darren O'Day.

Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan bows his head during the eighth inning of his team's 11-7 defeat.

San Francisco's Juan Uribe, left, of the San Francisco Giants celebrates with Cody Ross, center, and Edgar Renteria (16) after hitting a three-run homer.

Aubrey Huff dives to field poor throw from Freddy Sanchez as Ian Kinsler runs past for an infield hit. Kinsler was caught off first base, however, because he thought the ball was thrown away.

Texas Rangers starter Cliff Lee wipes his face in the dugout after being pulled during the fifth inning. Lee allowed seven runs, six earned in suffering the first postseason defeat of his career.

Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus reacts after making an error in the fifth inning as San Francisco's Edgar Renteria heads for second base.

Texas Rangers pitcher Darren O'Day, front, and Cliff Lee sit in the dugout during the fifth inning. O'Day allowed a key three-run home run in the contest.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson reacts after he finishes off the Texas Rangers in an 11-7 victory in Game 1 on Wednesday.

Texas Rangers players watch the action from the dugout. The Rangers rallied from an 8-2 deficit, but still lost 11-7.

San Francisco Giants left fielder Cody Ross, left, celebrates victory with center fielder Andres Torres, middle, and right fielder Nate Schierholtz.