Oh Baby! It's all EVEN!!!

Another classic matchup. Does it get any better than this? Just when you thought this rivalry couldn't come close to the pinnacle of 2004, or a close second 2003 ALCS game 7, a season ending 3 game series becomes epic. Not since 1949 has there been a series this important, or close. After we thought we've seen it all, comes yet another twist. Just astounding. Certainly flies in the face of naysayers earlier in the season... (see Sept 9th Blog in Archives: Sox/Yanks Rivalry: The thrill is gone?)

Sox get a veteran and gutsy outing from Wells. He was able to pitch out of trouble early on and dominate the rest of the way. He just earned his money. The Pen came through once again with the tandem lefty/righty specialists (as they should be & better stay that way). Then a DOMINATING Timlin got the last out in the 8th & finished off the 9th.

Sox climb back into a tie for the AL East. Special thanks to the Indians who decided to drop a game to the AAA Chisox lineup. Must have absolutely killed the Cleveland faithful after 13 innings. ..


Sox put out a red hot Wakefield vs the Big Unit. Yanks are hitting a robust .157 against him this season. Big Unit has a losing record on the road with an ERA approaching 6. Just have a good feeling about this one...

Hopefully both teams are able to get in regardless. A Cleveland stumble not thought to be possible might actually happen. Worst case is if the Sox/Yanks split the next 2 games, combined with 2 Cleveland wins, the Monday playoff loser plays again on Tuesday to get in. Can you picture a third ALCS in a row? Without dominant pitching on either side? It would be like a heavyweight fight between Rocky Balboa & Randall "Tex" Cobb. Never seen a character and a real boxer take that much of a beating & keep coming back. Can't wait...