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10-12-13 11:12 PM
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It's over. Detroit 1-0 over Boston at Fenway. The Red Sox didn't even record a hit until the 9th inning. The final score surprises me considering these are the two best hitting teams in the AL, possibly the Majors, AND they were playing in Fenway, one of the most hitter-friendly parks there is.
It's over. Detroit 1-0 over Boston at Fenway. The Red Sox didn't even record a hit until the 9th inning. The final score surprises me considering these are the two best hitting teams in the AL, possibly the Majors, AND they were playing in Fenway, one of the most hitter-friendly parks there is.
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zanderlex : Just watched it. It was insane. Almost got a shared no hitter. Although Benoit didn't make it easy....again. The Red Sox didn't seem to play the bottom of the 9th very well though. If Berry stole 2nd right away, and then 3rd, (since it was an easy steal), the fly ball could have been a sacrifice fly to tie the game.

   Although the offense wasn't there again. We can't win with just 1 run against the Sox again. But beating the Sox number 1 pitcher with our 3rd is huge. If we can go up 2-0 tomorrow, it would be great. Hope the bats pick up, and the pitching stays solid. Good starting pitching is our greatest strength right now.
zanderlex : Just watched it. It was insane. Almost got a shared no hitter. Although Benoit didn't make it easy....again. The Red Sox didn't seem to play the bottom of the 9th very well though. If Berry stole 2nd right away, and then 3rd, (since it was an easy steal), the fly ball could have been a sacrifice fly to tie the game.

   Although the offense wasn't there again. We can't win with just 1 run against the Sox again. But beating the Sox number 1 pitcher with our 3rd is huge. If we can go up 2-0 tomorrow, it would be great. Hope the bats pick up, and the pitching stays solid. Good starting pitching is our greatest strength right now.
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10-13-13 01:12 AM
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Upside to this game for Sox fans: It wasn't anything of another version of the Boston Massacre. Yay horribly used historical references. In any case, a game like this is just too close to lose for the Red Sox. I think Quintin Berry needs to be more aggressive on the basepaths, because he WILL steal the base. I know that he will whenever he's announced as the pinch runner. That guy is FAST. All teams are beatable, but when you look at the Detroit regular season record and see losses, you have the human factor in your mind. However, once you see the postseason performances of the Detriot staff, you start to think to yourself "how did they not do a perfect season with a staff like that?" The Red Sox will find a way to grind this thing out, I'm thinking Tigers in 6 worst case for Sox fans, but if those Tiger arms can stay fresh, than Boston will be outta there and Detroit on their way south.
Upside to this game for Sox fans: It wasn't anything of another version of the Boston Massacre. Yay horribly used historical references. In any case, a game like this is just too close to lose for the Red Sox. I think Quintin Berry needs to be more aggressive on the basepaths, because he WILL steal the base. I know that he will whenever he's announced as the pinch runner. That guy is FAST. All teams are beatable, but when you look at the Detroit regular season record and see losses, you have the human factor in your mind. However, once you see the postseason performances of the Detriot staff, you start to think to yourself "how did they not do a perfect season with a staff like that?" The Red Sox will find a way to grind this thing out, I'm thinking Tigers in 6 worst case for Sox fans, but if those Tiger arms can stay fresh, than Boston will be outta there and Detroit on their way south.
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Mr. Nerd : I agree about Berry. I think he should have tried to steal 3rd immediately after stealing 2nd. I know it's a risk, but there's also a possibility the catcher could throw the ball down the line. One hit and 17 strikeouts, you might as well take a chance and make the catcher make a play because the Sox couldn't even put the ball in play, let alone get a hit.
Mr. Nerd : I agree about Berry. I think he should have tried to steal 3rd immediately after stealing 2nd. I know it's a risk, but there's also a possibility the catcher could throw the ball down the line. One hit and 17 strikeouts, you might as well take a chance and make the catcher make a play because the Sox couldn't even put the ball in play, let alone get a hit.
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Chewedmint : With a good coaching staff, Berry will be a base running machine. Like, better than Jacoby Ellsbury this year. Carl Crawford when he was younger kinda thing. All he needs to do is be aggressive and get some at-bats and he'll be off and running (quite literally) before we know it. After 5 innings in Boston, Detroit is up 1-0. Both Scherzer and Buchholz have pitched wonderfully so far, but the Red Sox cannot get anything rolling. The defense has been great, with Stephen Drew having both a great play and an error, but it wasn't enough to stave the Tigers from getting one run across.

As I was typing this up, Miguel Cabrera hit a solo home run. 2-0 Red Sox-Tigers
Chewedmint : With a good coaching staff, Berry will be a base running machine. Like, better than Jacoby Ellsbury this year. Carl Crawford when he was younger kinda thing. All he needs to do is be aggressive and get some at-bats and he'll be off and running (quite literally) before we know it. After 5 innings in Boston, Detroit is up 1-0. Both Scherzer and Buchholz have pitched wonderfully so far, but the Red Sox cannot get anything rolling. The defense has been great, with Stephen Drew having both a great play and an error, but it wasn't enough to stave the Tigers from getting one run across.

As I was typing this up, Miguel Cabrera hit a solo home run. 2-0 Red Sox-Tigers
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What a waste. Tigers nearly get a no hitter, and their bullpen gives up 5 runs in the last 2 innings. I keep seeing Benoit and Porcello mess up. Stop playing them.
What a waste. Tigers nearly get a no hitter, and their bullpen gives up 5 runs in the last 2 innings. I keep seeing Benoit and Porcello mess up. Stop playing them.
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Bases loaded. Bottom of the eighth. Big Papi at the plate. He's coming up there with 14 postseason home runs, among the top 10. I was not watching when he was in his heyday, but I have heard all about his clutch moments for the Red Sox. This man loves to square it up and hit it deep. Fresh meat up on the mount, as Joaquin Benoit had just come out of the bullpen. He delivers to the big man, but he is taken deep. Red Sox Nation is on its feet as the ball soars through the air into the Sox bullpen just to the right of Torii Hunter, falling into the same area the ball is. The crowd goes wild. The game is 5-5. The stage is set.

That's my recounting of the Tigers@Red Sox game at one particular moment. The Sox would go on to walk it off with a Jonny Gomes infield single, an error by Jose Iglesias, who caught the final out of the last game, which allowed an advance to second. Wild pitch with Jarrod Saltalamacchia at the plate allows Gomes to travel to third, and a walk-off single by the Sox catcher ties the series at one apiece, the first postseason walk-off by a Sox catcher since Carlton Fisk with the historic waved fair home run. Tuesday the game will be in Detroit, where Justin Verlander will greet Boston with even more tough pitching.
Bases loaded. Bottom of the eighth. Big Papi at the plate. He's coming up there with 14 postseason home runs, among the top 10. I was not watching when he was in his heyday, but I have heard all about his clutch moments for the Red Sox. This man loves to square it up and hit it deep. Fresh meat up on the mount, as Joaquin Benoit had just come out of the bullpen. He delivers to the big man, but he is taken deep. Red Sox Nation is on its feet as the ball soars through the air into the Sox bullpen just to the right of Torii Hunter, falling into the same area the ball is. The crowd goes wild. The game is 5-5. The stage is set.

That's my recounting of the Tigers@Red Sox game at one particular moment. The Sox would go on to walk it off with a Jonny Gomes infield single, an error by Jose Iglesias, who caught the final out of the last game, which allowed an advance to second. Wild pitch with Jarrod Saltalamacchia at the plate allows Gomes to travel to third, and a walk-off single by the Sox catcher ties the series at one apiece, the first postseason walk-off by a Sox catcher since Carlton Fisk with the historic waved fair home run. Tuesday the game will be in Detroit, where Justin Verlander will greet Boston with even more tough pitching.
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Not often you see a veteran team like the Tigers cough a game up so easily; especially since it was probably a game they should have won. Now, instead of going back home holding a 2-0 lead with Verlander on the mound, it's essentially a 5 game series now.
Not often you see a veteran team like the Tigers cough a game up so easily; especially since it was probably a game they should have won. Now, instead of going back home holding a 2-0 lead with Verlander on the mound, it's essentially a 5 game series now.
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As a Red Sox fan, I can say without a doubt, that last night's game was one of the best nights of the year. Maybe of my entire time as a Red Sox fan (minus 2004).

It was just so magical, I still don't believe what I just saw. It was like a beam of light came from the heavens, and struck down the Tigers. That was the closest thing to an act of God that I have ever seen on a baseball field.

And after basically being blanked for 16 straight innings, emotions ran high for me.

I am so very happy. Cannot wait for game 3.
As a Red Sox fan, I can say without a doubt, that last night's game was one of the best nights of the year. Maybe of my entire time as a Red Sox fan (minus 2004).

It was just so magical, I still don't believe what I just saw. It was like a beam of light came from the heavens, and struck down the Tigers. That was the closest thing to an act of God that I have ever seen on a baseball field.

And after basically being blanked for 16 straight innings, emotions ran high for me.

I am so very happy. Cannot wait for game 3.
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Boston is up 2-1 after a 1-0 victory over the Tigers. Also, it looks like the Cards are on the verge of taking a commanding 3-1 lead over the Dodgers. I have to say, I'm very surprised at the lack of offense in the playoffs thus far. 
Boston is up 2-1 after a 1-0 victory over the Tigers. Also, it looks like the Cards are on the verge of taking a commanding 3-1 lead over the Dodgers. I have to say, I'm very surprised at the lack of offense in the playoffs thus far. 
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The Red Sox have got to be feeling great.

They are up two games to one against the Detroit Tigers after winning in Detroit against Justin Verlander, who has basically been unhittable for a month.

Tomorrow, the Red Sox get the likely weakest starting pitcher in that beastly rotation in Doug Fister.

If they can win tomorrow, the Red Sox might be punching their ticket to the World Series.
The Red Sox have got to be feeling great.

They are up two games to one against the Detroit Tigers after winning in Detroit against Justin Verlander, who has basically been unhittable for a month.

Tomorrow, the Red Sox get the likely weakest starting pitcher in that beastly rotation in Doug Fister.

If they can win tomorrow, the Red Sox might be punching their ticket to the World Series.
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Well, the Tigers were able to get to Peavy quickly. Glad to see that our bats picked up again. Winning this next game is huge though. Easier to have to only win one on the road instead of two. And Hopefully Sanchez can pitch another masterpiece.
Well, the Tigers were able to get to Peavy quickly. Glad to see that our bats picked up again. Winning this next game is huge though. Easier to have to only win one on the road instead of two. And Hopefully Sanchez can pitch another masterpiece.
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I very much agree... this next game, Game 5, is probably the biggest game in the whole series. Here's why.

1. The Sox were already no hit basically by Sanchez. This is a defining moment for the Red Sox. Will they be a team that lets past success get to them in this series? The Red Sox-Rays series only went 4 games, so we never had to deal with seeing the same guy twice. This'll be their first time seeing a team a 5th time this post season, and thus the first time we'll see them against Sanchez with an apt report (Game 1 was many guys first chances of seeing him. It's hard to plan for a guy you've never seen in actual action. There's only so much tape can do for you.)

2. This is the game that'll give ONE of the teams a lead. And will put one team within one win of moving on to the World Series. At this point the series is a best 2 out of 3. 2 of the 3 games are in Fenway Park. Which leads me to my next point.

3. Homefield Advantage could decide this. The Tigers need to win tonight. Winning one of two in Fenway? Totally possible, the Red Sox aren't unbeatable at home. They are tough (53-28 at home this season, not counting playoffs) but not unstoppable. (For the record, that means they had the third best record at home this year, behind the Cardinals and Braves, who were 2nd and 1st respectively). However, while the Red Sox are beatable at home (though tough), the Tigers are only 42-39 on the road this year (again, not counting playoffs). They win about half their games on the road. That's still better than many teams, but it comes down to this question. "Can the Tigers win 2 straight games in Fenway Park?" I don't think they can. So tonight could very well be the deciding game in the series. If the Red Sox win, they just need 1 win at home (which, as shown, is very doable for a team that won 65% of their home games this year) against a Tigers team that may feel deflated for losing 2 of 3 in their own park. If the Tigers win tonight, the Red Sox have to win 2 straight elimination games (albeit at home) against Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. I don't care if you are the best offense in baseball (spoiler, the Red Sox are, and it's not even close) you are going to have trouble scoring off of Verlander AND Scherzer. They can be beat however (After all, the Sox did win games 2 and 3 against them).

However this series goes, it's been one of the best in recent memory. Which is natural, the Red Sox always put on a show, even if it's a losing effort.

If I were to make a guess today, I would say the Sox win tonight, and the Tigers win in game 6... but the Red Sox win in game 7, and go on to the World Series.

But with how good these teams are... who really knows?

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Damn, what a game 5. Boston won 4-3, and take a 3-2 lead back to Fenway Park. This is going to be an uphill battle for the Tigers now. They have back to back elimination games. In Boston. Against Clay Buchholz and John Lackey (who while not Verlander and Scherzer) are EXTREMELY good at home, and have been very consistent in the playoffs. On top of that, the Boston bats seem to be waking up, and had some really solid contact tonight against a guy who held them to no hits over 6 innings.

If I had to guess now, I woul say the Red Sox have a better chance of winning game 6 than they did when I first wrote this post. I still think I give game 6 to the Tigers though, setting up an epic finish to the ALCS, with the Red Sox advancing.

I have to say though, this series is one of the best I have seen in years.
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I very much agree... this next game, Game 5, is probably the biggest game in the whole series. Here's why.

1. The Sox were already no hit basically by Sanchez. This is a defining moment for the Red Sox. Will they be a team that lets past success get to them in this series? The Red Sox-Rays series only went 4 games, so we never had to deal with seeing the same guy twice. This'll be their first time seeing a team a 5th time this post season, and thus the first time we'll see them against Sanchez with an apt report (Game 1 was many guys first chances of seeing him. It's hard to plan for a guy you've never seen in actual action. There's only so much tape can do for you.)

2. This is the game that'll give ONE of the teams a lead. And will put one team within one win of moving on to the World Series. At this point the series is a best 2 out of 3. 2 of the 3 games are in Fenway Park. Which leads me to my next point.

3. Homefield Advantage could decide this. The Tigers need to win tonight. Winning one of two in Fenway? Totally possible, the Red Sox aren't unbeatable at home. They are tough (53-28 at home this season, not counting playoffs) but not unstoppable. (For the record, that means they had the third best record at home this year, behind the Cardinals and Braves, who were 2nd and 1st respectively). However, while the Red Sox are beatable at home (though tough), the Tigers are only 42-39 on the road this year (again, not counting playoffs). They win about half their games on the road. That's still better than many teams, but it comes down to this question. "Can the Tigers win 2 straight games in Fenway Park?" I don't think they can. So tonight could very well be the deciding game in the series. If the Red Sox win, they just need 1 win at home (which, as shown, is very doable for a team that won 65% of their home games this year) against a Tigers team that may feel deflated for losing 2 of 3 in their own park. If the Tigers win tonight, the Red Sox have to win 2 straight elimination games (albeit at home) against Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. I don't care if you are the best offense in baseball (spoiler, the Red Sox are, and it's not even close) you are going to have trouble scoring off of Verlander AND Scherzer. They can be beat however (After all, the Sox did win games 2 and 3 against them).

However this series goes, it's been one of the best in recent memory. Which is natural, the Red Sox always put on a show, even if it's a losing effort.

If I were to make a guess today, I would say the Sox win tonight, and the Tigers win in game 6... but the Red Sox win in game 7, and go on to the World Series.

But with how good these teams are... who really knows?

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Damn, what a game 5. Boston won 4-3, and take a 3-2 lead back to Fenway Park. This is going to be an uphill battle for the Tigers now. They have back to back elimination games. In Boston. Against Clay Buchholz and John Lackey (who while not Verlander and Scherzer) are EXTREMELY good at home, and have been very consistent in the playoffs. On top of that, the Boston bats seem to be waking up, and had some really solid contact tonight against a guy who held them to no hits over 6 innings.

If I had to guess now, I woul say the Red Sox have a better chance of winning game 6 than they did when I first wrote this post. I still think I give game 6 to the Tigers though, setting up an epic finish to the ALCS, with the Red Sox advancing.

I have to say though, this series is one of the best I have seen in years.
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With three weeks left in the regular season, I predicted the Cardinals would face the Red Sox in the world series, and now both teams are just one win away from making it.
With three weeks left in the regular season, I predicted the Cardinals would face the Red Sox in the world series, and now both teams are just one win away from making it.
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Although we are down 3-2 with our backs against the wall, I still believe we have a shot. We are definitely the underdogs, and rightfully so, but with Scherzer and Verlander on the hill for game 6 and the possible game 7, we still have a slight chance of winning, but I'm not going to be surprised if we lose. If we pull it out, it would be a great comeback. We just haven't been able to come up with big hits when we need them, and those two Sox pitchers at the back of the bullpen have absolutely shut us down.
Although we are down 3-2 with our backs against the wall, I still believe we have a shot. We are definitely the underdogs, and rightfully so, but with Scherzer and Verlander on the hill for game 6 and the possible game 7, we still have a slight chance of winning, but I'm not going to be surprised if we lose. If we pull it out, it would be a great comeback. We just haven't been able to come up with big hits when we need them, and those two Sox pitchers at the back of the bullpen have absolutely shut us down.
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No doubt. This series is going to end up coming down to one thing. Pitching.

The Tigers have the better rotation, with Scherzer and Verlander. However, the Red Sox two pitchers remaining, Clay Buchholz and John Lackey are really really good at home. And Clay Buchholz would have had the league lead in ERA if he hadn't been injured for so long. Since coming back, he's been great.

Ultimately, one big inning could be all it takes to decide either or both games. The Red Sox have the superior offense, and know how to play Fenway. The only way the Tigers win this series is:

1. If Buchholz and Lackey forget how to pitch - There's always a chance of this, but in the playoffs, with these two vets on the mound? Odds are they won't blow up. Both have playoff experience, and understand what a big deal this is to Boston. Jake Peavy is inexperienced in the post season, which is why he blew up. He wasn't ready. Clay and John want this.

2. If Verlander and Scherzer keep the Red Sox from making contact - This is the one that matters most. The Red Sox are a scary team once they make contact. The lineup doesn't have many power hitters (only Papi finished with 30+ HR) but they have the best lineup consistency in the game. Up and down this lineup, when the team is on, there are no easy outs. And once they get going, it's like a congo line up and down the bases. The Tigers need to hit them hard, him them early, and keep the Red Sox from getting contact early. If they can do this 2 nights in a row, then they have a very good chance.

3. If they can do something no team has been able to do with any consistency - The Red Sox don't lose often. When they do lose, they don't let it spiral. They lose 1 game, and get right back in the fight. Their longest losing streak this year? 3 games. They did it a few times. May 3-5, May 7-9, May 11-14, July 6-8, and August 14-16. The number of 2 game losing streaks for the Red Sox? 16 in the regular season.

The Tigers? Their longest losing streak is 4, and they've done that twice. And their number of 2 game losing streaks? 16, although, here's the big one... if you break it up, as in, pretend that every game also counts as the start of another 2 game losing streak, the Tigers have actually lost 23, whereas the Red Sox have 21. The Tigers are just more likely to lose straight games than the Red Sox are.

And finally...

4. The Tigers bats need need need to get on Clay Buchholz in Game 6 - I'm assuming Buchholz is starting game 6, so here it is. If Clay Buchholz gets going, he's just as unhittable as Verlander or Scherzer. And in a hitters park like Fenway, if you let Buch get going, it gets THAT much harder to win Game 6. As it stands, both teams have a 50-50 chance in game 6. You've got your two aces on the mound, and both are equally matched in actuality. If Buchholz gets going, the odds of winning will explode, especially once you get to the bullpens, which again, are the Red Sox strength, and the Tigers weakness.

If the Red Sox have a 3 run lead before the 7th, you are in for a real fight. And if you win that fight, you truly deserve the win.

If the Tigers have a 3 run lead before the 7th, strap in, because even though you are up, you are in for an even bigger fight. As good as the Red Sox bullpen is in the clutch, these Red Sox hitters always do their best with their backs against the wall in any given game.

I'm really looking forward to the next two games. Whoever wins this series is likely winning the World Series. These are the best 2 teams in baseball.
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No doubt. This series is going to end up coming down to one thing. Pitching.

The Tigers have the better rotation, with Scherzer and Verlander. However, the Red Sox two pitchers remaining, Clay Buchholz and John Lackey are really really good at home. And Clay Buchholz would have had the league lead in ERA if he hadn't been injured for so long. Since coming back, he's been great.

Ultimately, one big inning could be all it takes to decide either or both games. The Red Sox have the superior offense, and know how to play Fenway. The only way the Tigers win this series is:

1. If Buchholz and Lackey forget how to pitch - There's always a chance of this, but in the playoffs, with these two vets on the mound? Odds are they won't blow up. Both have playoff experience, and understand what a big deal this is to Boston. Jake Peavy is inexperienced in the post season, which is why he blew up. He wasn't ready. Clay and John want this.

2. If Verlander and Scherzer keep the Red Sox from making contact - This is the one that matters most. The Red Sox are a scary team once they make contact. The lineup doesn't have many power hitters (only Papi finished with 30+ HR) but they have the best lineup consistency in the game. Up and down this lineup, when the team is on, there are no easy outs. And once they get going, it's like a congo line up and down the bases. The Tigers need to hit them hard, him them early, and keep the Red Sox from getting contact early. If they can do this 2 nights in a row, then they have a very good chance.

3. If they can do something no team has been able to do with any consistency - The Red Sox don't lose often. When they do lose, they don't let it spiral. They lose 1 game, and get right back in the fight. Their longest losing streak this year? 3 games. They did it a few times. May 3-5, May 7-9, May 11-14, July 6-8, and August 14-16. The number of 2 game losing streaks for the Red Sox? 16 in the regular season.

The Tigers? Their longest losing streak is 4, and they've done that twice. And their number of 2 game losing streaks? 16, although, here's the big one... if you break it up, as in, pretend that every game also counts as the start of another 2 game losing streak, the Tigers have actually lost 23, whereas the Red Sox have 21. The Tigers are just more likely to lose straight games than the Red Sox are.

And finally...

4. The Tigers bats need need need to get on Clay Buchholz in Game 6 - I'm assuming Buchholz is starting game 6, so here it is. If Clay Buchholz gets going, he's just as unhittable as Verlander or Scherzer. And in a hitters park like Fenway, if you let Buch get going, it gets THAT much harder to win Game 6. As it stands, both teams have a 50-50 chance in game 6. You've got your two aces on the mound, and both are equally matched in actuality. If Buchholz gets going, the odds of winning will explode, especially once you get to the bullpens, which again, are the Red Sox strength, and the Tigers weakness.

If the Red Sox have a 3 run lead before the 7th, you are in for a real fight. And if you win that fight, you truly deserve the win.

If the Tigers have a 3 run lead before the 7th, strap in, because even though you are up, you are in for an even bigger fight. As good as the Red Sox bullpen is in the clutch, these Red Sox hitters always do their best with their backs against the wall in any given game.

I'm really looking forward to the next two games. Whoever wins this series is likely winning the World Series. These are the best 2 teams in baseball.
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Braves out. Indians out. Not much for me left. I guess I still have the Red Sox. Or did they loose too? I can't really keep track with this! I hope the World Series doesn't go to the tigers though....
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Barathemos : It's down to three teams. The Cardinals are in the World Series after eliminating the Dodgers today, and the Red Sox & Tigers play game 6 tomorrow with Boston holding a 3-2 lead.
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I am so changing into one of my Red Sox shirts for this game. This is THE most important game of the series for Boston if it doesn't go to Game 7. Buchholz is on the mound today, shame he didn't get to pitch more this season, and Max Scherzer for the Tigers. Detroit is beatable, but we'll have to see what will happen.
I am so changing into one of my Red Sox shirts for this game. This is THE most important game of the series for Boston if it doesn't go to Game 7. Buchholz is on the mound today, shame he didn't get to pitch more this season, and Max Scherzer for the Tigers. Detroit is beatable, but we'll have to see what will happen.
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I'm not surprised at all that it will be Boston and St. Louis in the World Series. Detroit is just not a championship caliber team. You can't win a championship with four good players.

As far as Scherzer goes, it would be foolish for the Tigers to resign him to a huge contract. Trade him while he has maximum value this off season, if possible. They already owe Fielder, Verlander, and Cabrera roughly $65M a year combined. Having four players signed for a decade for over $20M each is ridiculous. Not to mention, Scherzer and Fielder will be 30 next season and Cabrera and Verlander are already 30.
I'm not surprised at all that it will be Boston and St. Louis in the World Series. Detroit is just not a championship caliber team. You can't win a championship with four good players.

As far as Scherzer goes, it would be foolish for the Tigers to resign him to a huge contract. Trade him while he has maximum value this off season, if possible. They already owe Fielder, Verlander, and Cabrera roughly $65M a year combined. Having four players signed for a decade for over $20M each is ridiculous. Not to mention, Scherzer and Fielder will be 30 next season and Cabrera and Verlander are already 30.
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