I did not think it was appropriate to use those terms. In today's world where Islamic terrorist target sporting events, you had to read halfway through the article to realize they were not being literal.
...... glad you kept reading.
I think you are over reacting.
The writing here and plays on words, I think, are very appropriate and neatly used for an athletic event and article.
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Dodgers attack Giants ...........
Yankees brought out their arsenal to blast ...........
Redsox use all weapons to rip ............
The Pirates forgot their weapons ...........
;-) (jmo)