Evil Empire manages to "Strike Back" and take the series, but only close gap to 3 games. They really needed a sweep but fell short. They got a great outing by the Big Unit who seemed to pitch angry early on. Bad news? Yup, he managed to injure himself (or so it appeared) in the 7th. Why else wouldn't Torre bring him out in the 8th after only throwing 100 pitches? Is it the knee, the back, or both? We'll see in his next start - if he doesn't skip one that is. Also note that the following guys were NOT in the staring lineup: Ortiz, Nixon, Varitek, and Olerud. So don't get overly excited about his outing...
The big question? Would Giambi have hit a homerun on that bloop swing 3 months ago? Not without some juice he wouldn't. Mo Rivera was his shaky self against the Sox again. Even in one of his best years, he's still struggling against them. Some of the guys mentioned above came off the bench cold and almost got it done. Get the feeling the lead isn't safe in the 9th anymore? So do we. Yanks were fortunate to hang on...
Best part of the weekend? Schilling. A one hitter thru 6, and 8 strong. While he may not be 100% yet, that was quite the performance. Sox Nation didn't think we had a good shot at another ring until then. He's baaaaaaaaack! No more "spring training" starts like the 3 previous ones. That 3 game lead just got bigger.
Have to mention the fantastic outing by Wake. One of the best games he's EVER pitched. It's criminal he got the loss in that one. Always seems to pitch well against them. Francona picked the wrong game to rest the regulars...
How's that 1 1/2 game defecit looking in the wildcard? Yanks get nemesis Tampa Bay at the Trop. Could be big trouble...
Other Noteworthy items:
In response to Kayne West "GWB hates black people", Chris Rock (during benefit concert broadcast on MTV / VH1) muttered "GWB hates midgets" before getting serious & asking folks to help. Hilarious...
Congrats to New Orleans Saints & LSU. Two big wins must have helped to raise spirits in the gulf...
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