World Series: Fans' Celebrations Didn't Tie Up Cops, Hospital

Cops and hospital workers haven't seen many 'torture victims'

​Whatever method San Francisco Giants fans used to exude joy at the team's postseason success this weekend, they did so in a manner that didn't induce a noticeable uptick at General Hospital or police stations.

They may have fired off guns or popped off firecrackers. Drunken revelry may have ended with a tumble down the steps. A diplomatic beer with a Phillies fan may have ended up down his shirt. And yet, none of the above circumstances occurred in large enough numbers for anyone to notice.

Oh, there were lots of robberies this weekend. An inordinate amount. But San Francisco Police Department spokesman Officer Albie Esparza is loath to pin this jump on inebriated Giants fans making easy pickings for hardened criminals -- or giving armed robbery a shot in a fit of postseason panache. The guy who stole the other guy's bag of recyclables? We're not sure if he's a Giants fan.

Meanwhile, General Hospital spokeswoman Rachael Kagan said no one there noticed anything due to the outcome of a sporting event. But if the Giants win four more games and capture their elusive first World Series title -- then Kagan is banking on some serious business at SFGH.

Er ... Go Giants!

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