Yes, there were small victories to be had this weekend, but ultimately, everyone was left with a sour taste in their mouth.

First and foremost, the Giants had victory in their grasp Saturday night, holding a 5-run lead with a 3-2 series advantage. Then everything that went so well for them during the season just started to fall apart. The bullpen turned into batting practice during a home run derby, allowing 6 unanswered runs to the Angels, forcing tonight's Game 7. The Giants got the first run, but the Angels chased Livan Hernandez, Game 7 winner five years ago for Florida, picking up 4 runs. The Giants had 6 innings in which to catch up, but the Angels' bullpen was just too strong and they held out for the 4-1 win. With defeat come the questions including whether or not Dusty Baker and Jeff Kent will return next year and will the Orioles defeat the Giants in the World Series next year. Only time will tell.

So when the victorious Angels yell out "I'm going to Disneyland!," don't they play right next to Disneyland? Not too special I guess.

Lost in the baseball shuffle was the 49ers' win today. They overpowered the Cardinals, jumping out to a 31-7 lead. But there are two halves to every game and the 49ers defense stayed in the locker room for the second half. The Cardinals got as close as 38-28, but the 49ers intercepted their last pass and time ran out. Andre Carter, Oak Grove and Cal product, had a sack and forced a fumble. They face the Raiders next week in a Bay Bridge battle. Hopefully, the game will be sold out so we all can see it.

The Sharks were a mixed bag, winning Friday against Columbus but losing tonite to the Blackhawks.

Cal lost on Saturday to the Beavers of Oregon State. They couldn't get any offensive rhythm going while limiting them to 24 points. They get a bye next week before facing surprising Arizona State.

San Jose State lost to mighty Boise State. Only 10,000 showed up for the game. They probably play next week but I have no clue who they're facing.

Oak Grove had a bye this week. Band and colorguard went to a competition in Gilroy and earned first place in their division. I tell ya, scoring these competitions must be one of the most complicated things to do. Just rows and rows of numbers added up for one magic number. And OG happened to have the highest one.