Homer in 9th wins series for San Francisco Giants

Travis Ishikawa's teammates didn't bother waiting. His walk-off homer had just cleared the right field fence, lifting the Giants to a dramatic 6-3 victory, and a triumph over the Cardinals in the NLCS.

But before he could touch third base, he was greeted by a teammate. And then another. And then another. The journeyman spiked his helmet and completed his victory romp at home plate.

With that, the Giants won the NL pennant. They will play for their third world championship in the last five years. They will face the upstart Royals, in search of their first title since 1985.

Game 1 of the World Series is 8:07 p.m. Tuesday in Kansas City.