World Champions

I can't believe how late I am on saying this but... The Red Sox are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! Yet again! This is old news by now, but let's just say I've been too busy celebrating to blog. Three times in the past ten years, this franchise has taken home the Commissioner's Trophy. I couldn't be more proud of the team or the city for all the courage and commitment they've shown throughout the season. If you didn't catch the coverage of the celebratory Duck Parade last Saturday, you really missed out. But, this article is a pretty great summary. The announcers truly summed up everything I've been trying to this past month. How much the Sox have affected the healing of the city after the marathon bombing, how the players have taken the city into their hearts, how many people there are behind them. The sport of baseball wouldn't be the same without the Boston Red Sox. Though this is my last planned Red Sox Rant for the year, I may pop up for a quick post about some off-season happenings. (I'm trying to block out thoughts of the roster changing too drastically). I'd like to just take this time to preserve the image I have of the 2013 Boston Red Sox the way that they are. This year has been so unlike any others and I am so happy to have experienced it in my lifetime.

The Greatest Day in Boston Sports History

Or at least that's what the announcers keep saying. Good lord! I was in such excitement shock that I almost forgot to blog about it.

Let's start with the New England Patriots. First off, I hate the Saints! I have always thought they have the most obnoxious fans who continuously start arguments with barely any post-season ground to stand on. They're like Yankees fans, using old stats and city morale to fill their big loud mouths in an attempt to come off as intelligent. I'm all for supporting your team, but if you're a sore loser and a sore winner? Forget it, I'm not talking to you. 
 
That being said, thank god we beat them. I was seriously worried about this one near the end, especially when we turned the ball over with 2:30 left to play, down four points. On top of that we had like four injuries in this dang game. The Saints were undefeated up until this point.. but by some miracle Tom Brady pulled out a game-winning drive; 8 plays, 70 yards, 1:08. Check out the full recap, those guys can spit off stats better than I can. Man how I'm loving our team this year. But for my sake, can we not take any more games down to the last five seconds? Thanks. 

Now as for the Red Sox, that was the most impressive post-season game I've ever witnessed. Big Papi, Mr. Clutch himself. He left me and most of his team speechless. Just in case you live under a rock, I'll catch you up to speed. David Ortiz hit a game-tying grand slam in the bottom of the 8th last night. The first in Red Sox post season history. After thinking it was going to be another disappointing series of at-bats for the Red Sox, Papi turned the tides yet again. I couldn't be happier. And I could keep watching these highlights over and over. After that amazing example of how playoff baseball should be played, Salty drove in a walk off hit to win the game. On to Game 3.. Let's get the lead in the series.