World Series Gives Giants Chance to Fix City’s ‘Last Frontier’

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Docks once laden with bananas from Central America and opium from China gave way to the $357 million privately built ballpark that hosts the World Series beginning tonight.

The San Francisco Giants say they hope to spur a similar transformation of the mostly neglected area behind AT&T Park, where they welcome the Texas Rangers in the opening game of a best-of-seven matchup for Major League Baseball’s championship.