The Boston Red Sox lost to arch rival New York Yankees today (although they had more hits??) but still sit atop the American League table with a half game lead over the aforementioned Yankees, with the 2nd best record in the whole Major League behind the Philadelphia Phillies. Although the BoSox only have a tenuous half game lead over the Yankees they would be a record capitulation as they have a 10 game lead for the wildcard spot.
The Red Sox will get a real fell for how they are travelling over the next 2 games against the Yankees. If the Yankees win all 3 the Sox will need to win at least 2 of the 3game series against the Yankees in late September for fear of giving them a mental edge. Those 5 decisions could also be the difference on who wins the AL and who slides into the wildcard spot.
The Yankees are perennial play-off attenders and have won an astounding 27 World Series' (next closest is St Louis Cardinals - 10) and a just as impressive 40 League Pennants. The Red Sox sit in 4th spot with 7 World Series wins at a fantastic conversion rate from 12 AL Pennants.
Should be an interesting month to see who rounds out the teams destined to play in October!
Until then hail to the Stockings!
Boston are a great team and will bounce back from the loss overnight. The Yankees are in a purple patch at the momeny having scored 22 runs in one game including 3 grand slam homers in the one game- a first in baseball history. I share you passion for the sox and they have great potential come play off time cc sabathia and big papi all the way.
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ReplyDeleteI agree the Yankees are hitting their straps a little early. Big Papi and the boys will fire come play-offs and the only thing in their way to the World Series is the Yankees.
1 from 3 against Texas didn't help but I have faith!!
Epic fail!!!!!
ReplyDeleteChoke baby choke!!!