Sox. Cubbies. Round 1.

The fall of 2003 was historic and memorable for anyone who calls themselves a baseball fan. That fall the Red Sox battled through a 5 game series with Oakland (a series where we came back from the 0-2 defecist), and a 7-game war with the Yankees, ending in heartbreak thanks to Aaron Boone. But from before the first pitch of that post-season there was a playoff scenario so anticipated, so coveted, that fans (and FOX network tv execs) were found salivating at even the possibility. Yes, the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs both had strong chances to meet in the World Series. Bostonist remembers reading articles on the dream scenario where journalists conceded the fact that their careers could probably end in satisfaction after covering something as mega and monumentous - there could simply not be any stories "BIGGER" than this. Unfortunately, it didn't happen, for either team. The Cubs and Sox were both mere outs away from moving onto the big series, only to be snatched away by Steve Bartman (that fact is certainly up for debate), and Aaron Boone.

Fast forward to this afternoon - fans of both the Sox, of the color red, and Cubs will see their beloved teams meet on the playing field for the first time in 87 years. How this is the first time since 1918, and the only time since interleague play started in 1997?! Bostonist just doesn't know! Was the MLB holding on till one of our teams snapped their Series-less streak? It's a moot point as of today, because what the fans want, the fans are getting. Bostonians, tune into NESN at 2:20 this afternoon. Play ball!