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8:27 p.m. - Hello and welcome to Bostonist's first live blog of the World Series! We've just returned from Blogtoberfest and we're good to go. First pitch and it's a strike! Foul, but foul is a strike. FOX, which not surprisingly is already displaying its season-long anti-Red Sox bias, is telling us that Colorado should be able to hit Schilling tonight.
8:31 p.m. - Schilling is trying to keep Colorado honest - or missing his targets, but we prefer to think otherwise. That was high and inside for the second consecutive batter. We imagine Youkilis standing at first base, cackling. "Ha, people - that's how it FEELS to crowd the plate!"
8:32 p.m. - We love Coco, don't get us wrong, but man, we love Jacoby out there in center field.
8:33 p.m. - Shoutout to our commenters!
8:34 p.m. - Julio Lugo misses the memo that he should try to be ready to field a ball when he's covering third base. Runners on second and third. No word from our friends at FOX about the fact that Colorado missed those grounders several times over the course of Wednesday night's game, but Lowell was able to get a hand on that shot...
8:36 p.m. - We've said it each game of this post-season, but it needs be said again. Who hates the graphics? Colorado goes up 1-0 with a shot to Youk with which he had no options other than tapping on first base. Two down.
8:38 p.m. - Garrett Atkins sends a "tough play" to Lowell, but Lowell is a Gold Glove-winning third baseman, so we find outselves heading into the bottom of one, Colorado up 1-0.
More of the Live Blog after the jump!
8:41 p.m. - Dwight Evans is announcing the lineup! Little known fact: Bostonist (this Bostonist, anyway) shares a birthday with Dewey.
8:42 p.m. - Could Dustin Pedroia deliver a lead-off Game 2 performance like that of last night?
8:43 p.m. - No. Fly ball. Oh well.
8:45 p.m. - 1-2-3 inning for Colorado. You know, we joke about it and all, and God knows we saw it during the regular season FOX Sox/Yankees coverage, but does anyone else find it amazing, the manner in which FOX goes above and beyond in casting doubt on the Red Sox? Remy wouldn't put up with that crap...
8:48 p.m. - Back from a Taco Bell commercial, and Schill delivers a strike! Brad Hawpe delivers a shot on the second base side of the pitcher's mound to get his spot on first base. Even the FOX folks are laughing about People's Sexiest Fan competition. We're glad they realize that it's foolish...
8:50 p.m. - Tulowitzki strikes out, earning Curt his first K!
8:52 p.m. - The "Let's go Red Sox" cheers are loud. Curt, channel that. Work it.
8:52 p.m. - Curt delivers. Easy shot to Lugo to put away the Rockies. Here we go, Manny, here we go
8:56 p.m. - Dane Cook, ladies and gentlemen.
8:57 p.m. - Manny, Manny, Manny. We must acknowledge that Ubaldo is off to a good start for the Rockies. But now we have mighty Lowell...
8:59 p.m. - You did NOT just hit J.D. Drew! Ubaldo, walk carefully in Boston tonight...
9:00 p.m. - We'd been loathe to see Drew walking on the Fenway field for most of the season. What a difference a grand slam makes!
9:02 p.m. - Tek enjoys listening to Dave Matthews Band and Barenaked Ladies. We bet, thought, that he finds the FOXtrack graphic just as annoying as we do. He also strikes out. We head to the third.
9:05 p.m. - Listen, I get it. Sox World Series games bring out celebrities. But honestly, where was Richard Gere all season long? There are genuine fans who would kill to be at this game. Why is the dude from "Pretty Woman" there?
9:06 p.m. - Schilling looks like a warrior, staring down at home plate...but we rather prefer Josh Beckett's delivery style. Very "Eh, whatever, I'm going to strike you out."
9:07 p.m. - STRIKEOUT!
9:09 p.m. - Easy play for Mike Lowell. Insert remark about how you'd prefer to see Lowell back next season over A-Rod right...here.
9:10 p.m. - "A strike-throwing machine." Wait, is that a compliment? Toward Boston???
9:10 p.m. - Perfect inning. We know that there have been a lot of questions about Schilling's performance these days, but we have to acknowledge that the guy has the heart of a true Red Sox player. It's so clear that he wants this win so badly, that he's willing to put whatever he's got into delivering the goods. Is that going to be enough? Well, we sure hope so.
9:13 p.m. - Why is FOX giving the Colorado Rockies pitching coach credit for doing a great job? Did FOX watch last night? We recall 13-1.
9:15 p.m. - We couldn't quite catch it, as we were busy wishing our roommates to be quiet - or focused on the game - during the game. Is Jacoby rocking on sleeve or two tonight?
9:16 p.m. - Wait a minute. Did we read that comment correctly, Caroline? Dane on the RADIO? We mean, at least on TV we can acknowledge that the part of him that isn't dyed black right now is good-looking...
9:17 p.m. - Dustin Pedroia earns the first walk of the night, and Colorado starts to get accustomed to the fact that the batter after Pedroia does not boo, but "Yooooouk"s.
9:21 p.m. - Full count for Youkilis. As a batter, nothing more exhilarating - or terrifying - than a full count.
9:22 p.m. - Wow! FOX is pointing out strong Boston offense! Our minds reel. That said, we have two on base with Ortiz up at bat. Um, Mr. Clutch, we need you...
9:25 p.m. - We screamed. Then we groaned. THREE FEET. Anyone wearing a Red Seat T-shirt talking about Pesky's Pole ought to turn it inside out at this very moment.
9:26 p.m. - Red Sox fans are caught looking puzzled in the stands. We imagine they must have been wondering, "Why is FOX playing 'More Than a Feeling? I mean, sure, it's a Boston song, but whatever happened to blaring 'Dirty Water' when you head out to commercial? Isn't that what FOX does?"
9:30 p.m. - Good pitch from Schill. Beautiful pitch, in fact.
9:30 p.m. - Could we get a cage match between the FOX and NESN guys going? We'd pay to see this. Seriously. Oh, and Holliday has his second hit of the night.
9:32 p.m. - I don't know if anyone else is experiencing this, but I can't see the comments when I reload this page. But don't worry - I have email alerts, so please know that your comments ARE reaching me!
9:33 p.m. - The bad news? Innings are passing by quickly. The good news? It's a 1-0 game. This is almost unheard for for a game involving an American League team.
9:34 p.m. - Vince Vaughn. Does anyone else see Vince and see not Jennifer Aniston, not "Wedding Crashers," but the glory that was "Swingers?"
9:35 p.m. - We brought this up last night, but it stands repeating. DIRECTTV Blimp. Doesn't have the same ring to it that, say, the Hood Blimp has, now does it?
9:38 p.m. - Lowell on base! Everyone say, "Yay!!!!"
9:40 p.m. - Drew laces a shot to right field and everyone's hearts jump to their throats as they wonder whether Lowell is going to get snagged at third....SAFE! If you're drinking this evening, take a big swig.
9:41 p.m. - Tek ties the game with a sac fly that scores Lowell! Delivered like a true captain. Thank you, Jason!
9:42 p.m. - "Rookie on rookie." Yes, we find that dirty, too. A shout-out to the Black Pearl, keeping it real in the bullpen!
9:43 p.m. - Jacoby gets on base. If America's going to get that free taco, the time is now.
9:45 p.m. - "Hey, you know what we need to do here? We need to stop sucking." - Colorado. Thank you, FOX for the microphone on the field.
9:46 p.m. - AUUUUUUUUUUUUUURGH. The right call, but crrrrrrap.
9:47 p.m. - With that, Jacoby Ellsbury just earned all of us a free taco. Royce Clayton just began to inquire about how many Taco Bells he could visit within the next two weeks. Coco Crisp told Royce to focus.
10:02 p.m. - Wow, we have to admit, that was an excellent play by Atkins.
10:04 p.m. - Kevin Youkilis' goatee is the best in the game. And we can't believe we just said that.
10:07 p.m. - The Onion tells us (yuk, yuk) that Colorado is complaining about the "thick Fenway air." Love it.
10:08 p.m. - Ortiz walks. We need Manny to deliver.
10:10 p.m. - "He can strike like a cobra in a basket." Really? Really? Is it too late to submit resumes to FOX?
10:11 p.m. - The cobra has struck? We would just normally say, "WHOOHOOO," but given that kind of a lead-in...
10:13 p.m. - Did anyone hear about whether The Diamond will be performing Sweet Caro - AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
10:14 p.m. - How did Manny almost get tagged out when he was just two feet from the base? And where'd his helmet go? We're ahead! 2-1, Boston. Thank you Mike Lowell. A-Rod wouldn't pull that off. Just sayin'.
10:14 p.m. - CALL TO THE BULLPEN!
10:17 p.m. - Boston, meet Jeremy Affleldt. Not to be confused with Affleck.
10:18 p.m. - Bostonist's roommate is remarking upon the fact that Drew would have had a very different season, had he swung the bat more often. It seems that we live with Captain Obvious.
10:20 p.m. - Bases loaded. Two outs. Tek. Um. Please. Now. Just a double - you know, nothing too crazy. And now Matt Herges is taking the mound.
10:21 p.m. - And the Chevy Malibu commercials have just run their course. Not funny anymore.
10:23 p.m. - "Gift to the World Series?" If we wanted a gift from Fred Claus, we'd ask for a grand slam from Tek.
10:24 p.m. - Hello Korri!
10:26 p.m. - This matchup brought to you by Brawny: Tek looks way more badass than Herges.
10:26 p.m. - What were we just saying? Crrrrrap. But we've still got the lead.
10:29 p.m. - Good sign: Schilling is here. In the sixth inning. The 4 2/3 curse of the first ALCS games has been broken! Let's hope for a better outcome.
10:30 p.m. - OW!
10:31 p.m. - Delcarmen is warming up in the bullpen. It's too close a score for us to feel good about this. In other news, Lugo just sent our hearts to our throats.
10:32 p.m. - ROYCE, STOP THE TACO TALK.
10:33 p.m. - Taco Bell Guy terrifies. Scary. Scary. Scary man.
10:37 p.m. - Curt gives up his second walk. Tito's walking out. And is it...Okie? "Is this it for Schilling in a Red Sox uniform?" Tip the hat, Curt.
10:38 p.m. - Thank you for tipping the hat, Curt. Screw you, FOX, for cutting out to commercial.
10:40 p.m. - 5 1/3, 4 hits, 1 run, a lot of appreciation from the fans.
10:42 p.m. - We still cringe each and every time Oki turns his head away. All season long, we've been cringing.
10:43 p.m. - We should note that we were listening to WEEI today, and an email from a listener was discussing the fact that the writer (male) hated the idea of women who know about sports or care about Red Sox baseball. Dear WEEI writer: Take That. Love, Bostonist.
10:44 p.m. - Two down, runners on second and third for Colorado. And Troy Aikman has tickets. WTF.
10:46 p.m. - YES!
10:49 p.m. - JACOBY! Two tacos? (Sorry. Can't resist. Royce would be disappointed in me if I didn't mention it.)
10:52 p.m. - Are we among the few who thinks that Youk and Lowell should get the starts over Ortiz in Colorado? Different scenario if the Sox find themselves trailing, but if not, we need the defense.
11:02 p.m. - Sorry about the delay guys, back now. Sox still up 2-1.
11:06 p.m. Fuentes is in for Colorado. Runners on first and third for the Sox. Ortiz up. If we're going to get a breakaway lead (hey, it worked for the tacos!).
11:07 p.m. - Worth a shot.
11:09 p.m. - Remind me that we should have bought a bed from Jordan's in March. Thanks a lot.
11:10 p.m. - Know what? We're going to give Drew credit. The guy uses both hands to catch a pop-up. We dig that.
11:11 p.m. - Yes, it IS a good time to be a sports fan in New England. Thanks for reminding us, FOX!
11:14 p.m. - For those curious, official Red Sox jackets are $150.00 at the Yawkey Way Store. We had a question about it last night and looked it up.
11:15 p.m. - In unison: "What? The funky Okajima?"
11:16 p.m. - BOYZ II MEN! But where's the fourth? THERE WERE FOUR! (Boyz II Men, ABC, BBV...mmmmmhmmmm)
11:17 p.m. - What's it with that one funky note during performances at Fenway?
11:21 p.m. - If the crowd begins to chant "Dia-mond, Dia-mond," will the man magically appear in the eighth inning, in full chest-haired glory?
11:22 p.m. - And that is what we all look like with our iPod earbuds in. Just so you know.
11:23 p.m. - Oh God. Papelbon just said "old-school Running Man." Brilliant.
11:25 p.m. - Solid single ala J.D. Drew. Two outs, Tek up? Get 'er done this time!
11:28 p.m. - I'd rather not watch a tease of "24." No. NO JACK BAUER! JUMPED THE SHARK!
11:31 p.m. - C'mon Oki, keep it going. Insert remarks about pitching like there's no tomorrow (here).
11:32 p.m. - Is there something I'm missing about that one blonde in the gray hoodie and vest? Why does FOX keep panning to her? In other news, Oki strikeout! Well done.
11:34 p.m. - Okajina?
11:36 p.m. - Oki, you have earned the standing ovation and then some. Pull a Curt. TIP THAT HAT.
11:37 p.m. - TIP IT.
11:37 p.m. - Know what? It's charming that he didn't. Now cue up "Wild Thing!"
11:39 p.m. - Now that is a sign I'd be willing to stand behind. Papelbon with wagging legs. Love it.
11:40 p.m. - That said, "Twinkle-toes Papelbon" needs never be uttered again. Shut up, Tim McCarver.
11:42 p.m. - Holliday almost took out two young Red Sox with one hit.
11:44 p.m. - For anyone curious, Bruins won 3-1!
11:45 p.m. - Oh. My. God. I. Have. No. Words. The FOX guys really have lost it! "Moments ago, Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline.' 'Reaching out, touching me, touching you.'" What? In other news, guess The Diamond didn't show. Why not? I mean, the guy appeared in freakin' "Saving Silverman." What's his beef with the Sox? OLD DUDE SINGING SONG! Awwww.
11:48 p.m. - Francona: You know I just kind of have to complain, even thought I know you're right, right? Ump: Yeah, I know. Let's nod our heads, look disagreeable, then part ways. Francona: Deal, buddy. Say hi to the Mrs.
11:51 p.m. - Dusty's due.
11:52 p.m. - And Dusty's on!
11:54 p.m. - And it's BC over VA Tech, 14-10! (Thanks, Em!)
11:56 p.m. - Here we are. THREE MORE OUTS and we're all free to sleep or celebrate.
11:59 p.m. - We totally want to be that dude who apparently has season tickets directly behind home plate. You know the guy: kinda looks like a Robert Redford bobble-head doll. That guy.
12:01 a.m. - Happy Friday! Jonathan welcomes in the new day with a 98 mph strike three. One down.
12:02 a.m. - And Jacoby Ellsbury makes the grab to put two away. Fenway crowd, get on your feet.
12:06 p.m. - Game Over, Sox Win! Pap SO!
12:07 p.m. - Dear Sox: Safe travels to Denver. Give 'em hell. We'll be waiting for you to get home. Love, Red Sox Nation.
(Thanks for participating, all! Sleep well!)
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OK, we've found a solution to the Joe Buck Problem. We've turned on the radio to listen to Jon Miller instead. And it is so much more soothing ...
Not sure how I like the "personality" info. Varitek a Dave Matthews Band fan?
we're getting ubaldo'ed
I find the Vitamin Water commercials vaguely racist.
The 3rd inning is "discuss family death and natural disaster" time. Do they do this in Football as well?
and did they need to clarify that bare naked ladies is a band? would it have been wrong to think v-tek likes naked ladies?
OK, the commercials are kind of fun when you have them on mute and the radio commercials are running a few steps behind. BUT DANE COOK IS DOING HIS ACKTOBER THING ON THE RADIO! IT IS STILL GOING ON!
At least I don't have to look at his hair.
Hey, RC, given that the Red Sox fans are looking for action, saying v-tek liked naked ladies would have made sense.
OK, Jon Miller justified his existence on my radio. Instead of just saying, "It's cold," he explained that a cold night favors a fastball pitcher. Hmm, true? no?
so the rockies have regular jerseys? that means they CHOSE to wear those cut-off sleeve ones last night? srsly..
the bare naked ladies comment, I believe, was a case of buck needling mccarver on his age.
Oh, yeah, Dane was on the radio. He's everywhere!
Ok, I love Lowell. Who doesn't...but A-Rod is a tasty piece of MLB meat...you have to admit it
Pitchers LOVE hitting Youk. I think they're aiming for his beard-target
Whoa, there! There's gonna be a fight if Ubaldo Ubaldo's anyone else!
it's a little freaky how when the rockies manager chews gum, his hat moves
The Manny Delcarmen/Bullpen band is my favorite.
Ortiz won't come thru till the game's on the line.
p.s. Jon Miller's our hometown dude here in SF. Love the voice - I just hope the sox fare better than the giants' last world series.
Even uttering A-Rod is sacilege. May he never play for our blessed Sox...
All MLB can have a third jersey. The Sox have the red jerseys.
ok, 'short stroke for a big guy' is just dirty.
I meant sacrilege...that name gets to me
i know teams have multiple jerseys, i'm just amazed that they would chose to wear those weird, sleeveless ones.
a-rod would never be welcome in b-town.
i predict that we will get to ubaldo in the 5th or 6th inning. we've been getting closer and closer to score each inning.
MVP of the postseason.....J.D.Drew What?
in a city that pulsates with emotion, the stoic jd drew just doesn't fit. i don't care if he starts hitting, i don't like him.
tied!
Drew's leg looks ok. 'Tek delivers
Comments are finally cooperating! Hello, people!
Oh the foul balls! It's painful.
no more taco talk!
i agree with Theo, "aww shit"
oh for the love of crap...
"If America's going to get that free taco, the time is now."
Good call!
Tacos for America!
barf.
WHOO! Theo Epstein just let loose with on-camera cussin'. Nice to see a front-office person have some emotion.
Look, they have to stop aiming at Red Sox heads. I predict a fight.
enough with the tacos... don't mention it again and i'll buy you a taco victoria
i predict a mass outing form work tomorrow so everyone can go get their free taco and a hepatitis booster.
now it is CRITICAL that schill shuts them down this inning. 1-2-3 baby.
What is with the green dude who needs a bro? Yecch! Who let that commercial on the air?
Clint Hurdle has the manliest face I've ever seen. Hell, even his name says, "I'm manly." Channels Johnny Cash somehow.
alright, seriously. stop making mindless banter about sea level, the 'sexiest fan', randon catastrophes/dead people, and fast food items. this is not your living room where you're sitting with already a few beers in your system, aimlessly watching whatever is on TV. this is the world series. get your head in the game. 110% and all that.
come on... somebody make this guy pay. even if it's just for having the name ubaldo
ok, now mccarver is asking questions and then answering them himself. and he gets how many hundreds of thousands of dollars for sounding ass?
"He can strike like a cobra in a basket."
don't cobras strike OUTSIDE of the basket?
can McCarver stick his head in there and verify?
boy, somebody needs to sign up that guy that predicted the 5th inning...
Rojo - One can only hope.
manny knocking his helmet off on purpose. LOL. He also almost got picked off third.
i bet he writes this crap down and then waits for these 'golden opportunities' to prove just how creative he is. after all, he's not just a commentator...he's a FOX commentator.
HAHAHA - ewbattey! Love it.
Bye-bye Affeldt--nice knowin' ya!
Oh, dear. I remember Herges from the Giants. Good for the Sox, but not good for the Rockies.
according to a graphic i read today in the globe, mike lowell was born outside the united states...
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
Victoria and Caroline - Live blogging is a hit! Great job!
had to 'beg' his way into spring training?
Lowell's father is a cuban exile; lowell was born in puerto rico. (don't tell tom tancredo) :)
Sucks to be that ump!
seriously, is taco bell paying royce to mention it EVERY TIME he's mic'd?
fox, you're shamleess.
...are those aerodynamic cuts in the rockies helmuts?
and yes i think royce has some kind of deal going with taco bell. he get's a free chalupa with every mention of him getting pumped about free tacos.
yo no quiero taco bell.
i'm surprised todd helton is dehydrated to the point where he turns to dust as often as he spits. i've never seen anyone spit that much. not even in the movie 'major league'
for once, tito didn't wait too long with the hook.
and great job schill. we tip our hats to YOU
oh schilly.
even tom tancredo can't stop united states citizens from the commonwealth of puerto rico from playing awesome baseball!
Hated the idea of women into sports? Does this individual have a bat complex?
He said that he had his friends to talk to about sports. He didn't need women to try to talk about it or care about it. Fortunately, he had a girlfriend who knew enough to get by, would let him watch as many games as he wanted, but otherwise let him be.
Seriously.
i am guessing that guy who emailed in to WEEI is very, very single.
that's the kind of man i want. "what!? you have an interest?!? shut yo mouth and get back to my kitchen!"
can't they upgrade to a burrito?
with seven layers if jacoby scores?
much like talk and FOX's commitment to un biased excellence, tacos are cheap.
by the way, i just mentally refered to a stolen base as a taco. as in: I hope ellsburry gets another taco!...wait a tic...
how gross is it that it's raining only inside Youk's helmet?
Thank you! He was lookin' drippier than that "Top Chef" contestant who kept sweating into his food!
it's raining MAN under that helmut. halleluiah it's raining MAN.
...a-MAN. good god i'm tired.
less sweat talk, more victoria's bed talk
Joe Buck just said ''White Sox'' during the Boston sports segment.
Boyz II Men. Not bad. But a New Edition reunion would have been more appropriate. Too bad Bobby B. tends to get arrested every time he comes home.
OMG this is painful
where'd the 4th boyz II men guy go?
he's DH-ing for Colorado.
heh.
EM!
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
You have earned the Wit Award of the Night.
Okajima is THE MAN!
Nighty-all--congrats Victoria on a scathingly brilliant live-blogging affair!
hooray oki! you get a standing O from my desk!
tito is coaching like joe torre. riding his big horses hard, all the way to the finish line. very un-francona like.
'twinkle toes' papelbon?!
he's officially lost it.
was papelbon a circus monkey in a past life? wtf was that?
rookie play holliday, very rookie
Night, Caroline!
and BC beat Va Tech in the last few seconds.
why would your #3 hitter, who is NOT going to steal, be leading off first so far when you've got the winning run at the plate and he's your #4 hitter?
alright 1st) magadon did the "you're fired" gesture from the trump.
next...money maker and buisness partner. who does the hiring for FOX, because i think they've got some 'splaining to do.
ahhhhh 1 more!
thank you bostonist!!!
thank you, and g'night!
John Henry covering his ears?
yessssss and now i can sleep peacefully! nighty!
@MJG - he's old and sensitive?