SF police on alert for possible post-game riots

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- There were 20 percent more police officers than usual out patrolling San Francisco streets after Game 6 of the World Series.

But, things were quiet Tuesday after the Giants lost to the Royals, 10-0. San Francisco police and other city agencies were ready just in case things got out of hand.

Giants fans filled the Mission District, which historically is ground zero for parties and giant-sized celebrations.

That's why the city put together a proactive plan to keep fans and the festivities in check.

"We want fans to come and enjoy the game and we don't want to have to take them to jail," said San Francisco police officer Gordon Shyy.

The streets were calm as disappointed Giants fans streamed out of bars and restaurants.

Early controls were in place to make this a peaceful night no matter the outcome of Tuesday night's game.

Much of Mission Street became a tow-zone once the game started. Dumpsters were emptied so trash couldn't be used to light fires in case of riots.

No one wants to see a repeat of what happened in 2012 in the Mission District.

After the Giants won the World Series, a Muni bus was torched and vandalized. Muni was prepared to de-energize its bus lines and use diesel only buses if necessary.

"What turning off the power does if people start to get a little rambunctious and decide to climb on a vehicle it minimizes the chances of them getting hurt," Muni director of transit John Haley said.

The strongest plea for restraint was in a hand written sign posted on the side of Popeye' s restaurant at 22nd and Mission streets Tuesday.

The note was supposedly written by a 6-year-old who wrote, "I love the Giants. I want the Giants to win. Please don't hurt my neighborhood. I get scared."