Welcome to the Boston Red Sox-a-holic 12 Step Program Weekly Meeting. Today: Step 8 - How Not to Lose Your Lunch Over the Course of a Typical 9-Inning Roller Coaster Red Sox Game.
In all seriousness, if there was a support group for sports nerds, I would have joined years ago. Almost 24 hours later, I believe I have finally recovered from the mass heart attack I was a part of during last night's ridiculous win over the hated Orioles. Granted, it's not even October yet, and the Sox are almost a lock for the Wild Card, but still - this team has mastered the art of tearing our hearts out of our collective bruised and battered chest. Last night was no different.
Well, except for one thing.
Last night Red Sox Nation was witness to a Cy Young caliber performance, their ace's best in a Red Sox uniform. Feast your eyes...
Schilling: 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 14 K, 90 strikes of 114 pitches.
Let it sink in. Then read it again. 90 strikes of 114 pitches. Amazing.
Picture it...
Fenway. A cool October night. Clear skies. Curt on the mound.
I can't think of anything better. I absolutely can. not. wait.
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Speaking of October, according to espn.com, Boston city officials are cracking down on Red Sox-related celebrations. This excerpt is post-worthy:
Last year, when the Red Sox clinched an American League playoff spot, five of seven people arrested during street celebrations were Northeastern or Emerson College students.
Sure, my alma mater is a great school. It's the place where the Fonz, Jay Leno, and Denis Leary all got their starts. It has produced many incredible filmmakers, TV producers, and writers.
But now, finally, something to truly be proud of.
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