We must respect the effort and fortitude displayed by the Angels but we certainly had some opportunities. Jon Lester gets the start in a huge game tonight.
I do not want to see a Dice-K game 5.
Another late night but well worth it. Watching a great playoff baseball game is better than the best movie or television show anyone can watch. Even better than my current favorites; How I Met Your Mother and Lost. The drama and anticipation of not knowing is riveting. It is more real because you'll never know when "it" will happen. In a movie or tv show, there are time constraints. Who will be the hero? Which player is going to be "money" in a clutch situation? Goat? Choke? All of these questions will get answered but we don't know when. Baseball is unlike any other sport because you have to play the game out to win. You can't take a knee like in football or stall like in basketball. To win you are required to get outs, you can't run out the clock with a three run lead. I love that.
A couple of game observations;
Beckett never looked comfortable. His efficiency was Dice-K-esque. Not being able to throw strike one puts a pitcher at such a huge disadvantage. How about his inability to cover first base twice.?
The Angels in the Outfield self-destructed again. Ellsbury's three run single was a farce. Part of the blame certainly goes to the second baseman Howie Kendrick but still Torii Hunter has to make that play. Has anyone noticed how deep the Angels outfielders are playing?
The Sox bullpen of Delcarmen, Okajima, Masterson, Papelbon were outstanding. This huge question mark has turned into the team's strength. Terry Francona continues to make all the right moves concerning match ups and getting the guys out of there before the opponents get to them.
Worries. Pedroia looks out of rhythm. He is not getting good swings at all (other than his at bat in the 11th). We are going to need him to bust out sooner rather than later. Lowell is in some serious discomfort. It is painful even watching him do his job. I hope Game 3 did not deplete the bull pen for tonight's Game 4.
Craig Sager must realize his sport coat, shirt and tie combinations are awful. We must assume someone has mentioned to him the fact that those colors are offensive. Then again, I'm sure he is doing it for attention and that is what I am giving him.
TBS has done a great job so far covering the playoffs. Aside from the Frank TV commercials, I have truly enjoyed watching and listening to the games. They are not overdoing it like the Fox games seem to.
I don't like to play Monday morning quarterback but why did Francona let Cora hit instead of pitching hitting Sean Casey? It is obvious The Manager has no confidence in The Mayor.
The home plate umpire was terrible for both teams. Please no complaints.
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