World Series 2012: Doug Fister hit by liner, Tigers hurt by
mistakes  Published Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 at 11:31 pm EDT Text
size A A A  SAN FRANCISCO—Concussions and their long-term
effects on athletes are rightfully hot topics these days, and
the discussion heated up again Thursday night during Game 2 of
the World Series at AT&T Park.  Detroit Tigers starter Doug
Fister was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of San
Francisco Giants left fielder Gregor Blanco in the second
inning. The ball deflected high into the air, falling in center
field for a single.  World Series 2012: Doug Fister worked into
the seventh inning in Game 2. (AP Photo)  Fister stayed in the
game and pitched six innings; the only run he allowed scored
after he exited in the seventh. After he was hit by the liner,
Fister walked Brandon Crawford and then retired 12 consecutive
hitters. He was the hard-luck loser, however, as the Giants will
take a 2-0 series lead to Detroit on Saturday after Thursday’s
2-0 win.  Three Strikes from Sa