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In so many ways it’s hard to fathom. And then, on the other hand, it seems so obvious.
On the first of August I tweeted this out to followers of my @RSNStats:
Team of destiny?
— Red Sox Nation Stats (@RSNStats) August 2, 2013
I don’t even remember exactly what made me say it. But on reflection, there actually could have been a lot of reasons. [Read more…]
Chills every time, I tell you. Red Sox broadcaster Dave O’Brien calling David Ortiz’ grand slam in ALCS Game 2 vs the Tigers. This one was an instant classic.
A memorable series and a very memorable last game. With just 5 hits, including an improbable 2nd Red Sox grand slam of this series, Boston has defeated Detroit and the Red Sox are the 2013 American League Champions. It’s their 13th AL Pennant, the first since 2007 and their 3rd time ever clinching the victory at home, as they did in 1986 and 2007.
Victorino’s 7th inning blast was the 56th grand slam in MLB postseason history and just the 22nd of those ever to give a team the lead. It was the 5th in Red Sox postseason history, the 3rd-most of any team behind only the Yankees (11) and the Braves (6). Victorino joins Jim Thome as the only players with two grand slams in their postseason careers. Shane’s other came in 2008. Thome has his in 1998 and 1999. [Read more…]