As the euphoric fans in a sea of orange emphatically cheered as Pablo Sandoval joined the likes of Albert Pujols, Reggie Jackson and Babe Ruth as the only men to hit three home runs in a World Series game, the pitching duo of Barry Zito and Tim Lincecum baffled the surprisingly inept offense of the Tigers.

FORBES: Zito and Lincecum's Journey to Redemption Could End in Detroit

British duo Greg Rutherford and Chris Tomlinson missed out on medals in the final of the men's long jump.

BBC: GB quartet seal stunning bronze

Villa's wing duo of James Milner and Ashley Young were largely peripheral figures, while in contrast Burnley's wide men were heavily involved.

BBC: Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa