Haven't posted here in a while, but I know there are lots of baseball fans here.
Mets vs. Bosox. Definitely had a World Series aura to it. After welcoming Pedro back last night with a standing ovation then pounding him out of the game in 3 innings, I was anxious to see how we would fair against the best pitcher in the league right now in Glavine. This game had everything.....great pitching, great defense, bunts, sacrifices, awesome pick-off by Schilling at 2nd base, and yes....home runs.
Glavine had a 2 run league in the 6th (Beltran took Schill deep with a 2-run blast) but then gave up a homer to Loretta and put the next 2 on. We were able to tie the game. Came back in the 7th with a lead off text book bunt single by Coco Crisp (thanks Cleveland..lol!) who stole 2nd. Gonzalez sacrificed bunted him to 3rd then Youkilis hit a sac fly to take the lead. Timlin (always has his camo tee under his uniform) replaced Schill and took care of the 8th, but not without an amazing diving fully extended catch by Coco for the 3rd out! Big Papi Ortiz couldn't stand that Beltran tied him with his 22nd homer so he hit his 23rd for some insurance. Papelbon came out in the 8th to retire the side for the save.
Every facet of the game was seen tonight. One of the best I've watched. Still can't believe we swept the Mets, but I know it won't last forever so I'll enjoy it while I can! Just a great game no matter who you were rooting for.