but I’m a huge baseball fan. October is always magical for true fans of the game; no matter who is still in the running, you are pretty much guaranteed some very good, gripping baseball. This year is special, though. Last night, the Boston Red Sox won the AL Pennant sending them to the World Series. It will be their first visit since 1986, and it’s possible they’ll win for the first time since 1918!
In the Senior Circuit, tonight’s Game 7 between the Houston Astros and the St Louis Cardinals should prove to be a corker as well. The teams have been very easily matched through the 6 games that have been held, and both have great offensive talent and overall well-rounded teams – either would represent the National League very well against the Sox.
Personally, I’m pulling for a Red Sox-Cardinals Series. Two old-time teams, both featuring future Hall-of-Famers, and chemistry to spare.
Jeem says
1967 rematch! Chris Carpenter’ll be back; he can play Gibby.
Michael says
Is Carp really going to be back for the WS? Wow – I think that definitely would give the edge to STL.
That’s the ultimate irony about this whole story. Sure the Red Sox won the ALCS, but St Louis is good enough to beat either them or the Yankees. I’m not sure that Houston is quite as good, though the current series record belies that assessment.