Finally, after a grueling 162 game season (163 for the ChiSox and Twins) we finally have that sweetest of fall treats, playoff baseball. Their really is nothing like it. The leaves are changing colors, there is a slight chill in the air and winter will be here soon. However, for eight cities, hope springs eternal. All over the country parents are letting their children stay up late to watch games, even on school nights! Office cooler talk around the country is revolving around did you see that catch, pitch, home run and why did I think it was a good idea to drink on a work night?
The hopes and dreams of baseball fans nationwide are the same and different all at once. The Cubs fans are praying with all of their hearts to end 100 years of misery, Southsiders and those of us from Boston can empathize. In 2005, one year after the BoSox ended their curse the ChiSox did the same. Well, the BoSox won again last year so, the Southsiders are all hoping for a repeat of that scenario. Meanwhile the BoSox fans are just hoping for a repeat. Tampa Bay! Yes, I said Tampa Bay is in the playoffs. I won't cheepen that with any over used cliches, the statement speaks for itself.
Congratulations to them and if my Sox can't win it, I'll be pulling for the worst to first! The Angels fans just would like to beat the Red Sox at this point and with the team they have; they may be poised to do it. Although, how clutch was Lester for the Sawx last night?
Philly, Philly, Philly could there be any more tortured fan base across all four sports? I don't think so. Good luck. The Brewers? really? Wow!, good on them. When do you think the fans up there started drinking for last night's game? Monday? That leaves me with the West Sox featuring Joe Torre...err...the Dodgers. These aren't your father's Dodgers, nope, they are your older brother's Red Sox. If you're and L.A. fan, thank Dodger owner and Boston native Frank McCourt.
Playoff Baseball my favorite time of the year!
Quick Recap of the games
Boston 4, LAA 1.
John Lester was WICKED AWESOME. 7ip, 0er, and 7k's. More important than the stats, when the Red Sox took a 2-1 lead on Jason Bay's home run, he kept the momentum rolling for Boston by not letting the Angels reach base in the bottom of the inning. In impressive style, he struck out the side. His preformance was Andy Pettitte esque.
LA Dodgers 7, Cubs 2.
The Dodgers hit 3 homeruns, all with runners on due, to Cubs pitcher; Ryan Dempster's inability to find the strike zone. Walks will hurt you in the regular season, they'll kill you in the playoffs.
Phillies 3, Brewers 1
Cole Hamels, FLAT OUT NASTY! 8ip 0er. Brewers ace CC Sabathia goes in game 2 and it's a must win for the Brewers. If they loose with THEIR guy on the hill that will be devestating.
and today...
Tampa Bay 6, ChiSox 4
Jamie Shields makes 1 mistake by Evan Longoria was huge homering in his first two at bats. Tampa Bay keeps rolling along. Chicago is in trouble, stay tuned...
...More as the playoffs unfold.
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