by shawn medeiros | Oct 19, 2008 | David Ortiz, Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Terry Francona
Now, the Boston Red Sox are playing like the defending champions they are. And Jason Varitek got a hit – a crucial one – in Boston’s 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in game 6 of the ALCS. Tied 2-2 in the sixth, Varitek launched a homer to right field...
by evan brunell | Oct 19, 2008 | Quick Post, Terry Francona
Look, I understand that the sexy stat is 9-0 … that’s nine straight elimination games the Red Sox have won in the ALCS while facing elimination, but let’s not delude ourselves. It’s 9-1 in the playoffs. I’m not trying to intimate we have...
by evan brunell | Oct 18, 2008 | 2008 ALCS, Game Threads, Josh Beckett, Matt Garza, Tampa Bay Rays
@ Oct. 16 GAME 6 – ALCS 2008 Josh Beckett (0-0, 11.57) @ Matt Garza (1-1, 3.29)Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, FL)8:07 PM EDT, TBS CF Coco Crisp 2B Akinori Iwamura 2B Dustin Pedroia CF B.J. Upton DH David Ortiz 1B Carlos Pena 3B Kevin Youkilis 3B Evan Longoria...
by tito crafts | Oct 18, 2008 | Community post
Being a Boston sports fan has been nothing short of terrific the since the start of the 21st century. Starting with the Pats win over the Rams and continuing (hopefully) into the future. With the success of 3 of the 4 major franchises in the area, I find myself...
by tim daloisio | Oct 18, 2008 | 2008 ALCS, Fireside Chats Podcast, Tampa Bay Rays
Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 26 where hope the real Josh Beckett shows up tonight. Episode #26/strong>Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim DaloisioGuests: A wing and a prayer There’s never a dull moment when the Red Sox are in the playoffs and there’s...