Jonathan Papelbon threw his glove in the air after striking out Seth Smith to give the Red Sox the 2007 World Series championship. The scene was reminiscent of Jesse Orosco throwing his glove in the air as the Mets came back to defeat the Red Sox to win the 1986 World Series.
Gone are the pleading, [...]
Down 3 games to 1 in the ALCS, the Red Sox found themselves in familiar territory. Three games later they found themselves back in the World Series for the second time in 4 years, courtesy of an 11-2 thumping in game 7. Outscoring the Indians 30-5 in the last 3 games putting an explanation point on their comeback.
Comparisons [...]
49ers (2-3) @ Giants (4-2)
Two teams going in opposite directions. The 49ers started the season 2-0 while the Giants got off to a dismal 0-2 start. Since then, the 49ers lost 3 straight with their offense limping along all season long. With Alex Smith questionable (shoulder), the player under center may [...]
Well, so much for that prediction. The Sox are firing on all cylinders with an offensive explosion and they’re only in the 3rd inning. Can we just fast forward to game 7 already? As a Yankee’s fan, I’m cursing out the Indians not being able to closeout this series after having a [...]
LINE UPS:
Red Sox
1. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
2. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Manny Ramirez, LF
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. J.D. Drew, RF
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
9. Julio Lugo, SS
SP – Curt Schilling
Indians
1. Grady Sizemore, CF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera, 2B
3. Travis Hafner, DH
4. Victor Martinez, C
5. Ryan Garko, 1B
6. Jhonny Peralta, SS
7. Kenny Lofton, LF
8. Trot [...]