Bostonist: Sports Redux: Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull Me Back In

Josh W

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:17:34 -0500

I watched, yes I did. Maybe I started looking at my laptop a little more as the innings went on, but I was still watching, thinking to myself how it isn't over till its over. After Pedroia RBI, with Ortiz coming up (Ortiz, for whom I had been calling for a pitch hitter all night long) I just had a glimmer that something might happen. Later, I got to call my parents, who had turned it off. Let's see what happens. It's just so fun to get swept up in that feeling. So much fun!

VinF

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:12:23 -0500

I switched for a while after 5-0 to watch Obama and McCain at the Al Smith dinner. Both were funny, and each was complimentary toward the other. Why can't their campaigns be similarly civil. You can point out your differences without the mud-slinging of William Ayers and all. Then back to watch what I thought would be the final three innings of the season for the Red Sox. What a comeback, and what a great move by Tito to bring Papelbon in the 7th. Even though it didn't exactly work, it was the right move. Nice and funny comments about the Ortiz home run and the flapping of the unflappable Mr. Howell. Now if we can get Clemenza to sneak a ledoff hitter into St. Petersburg ....

MJG

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:42:59 -0500

I tried to give up at 2-0. Then, I checked and it was 7-4, and I was sucked back in.

npeterson

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:57:02 -0500

Before Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS was over, my roommates and I were watching THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW. Another person walked into the room and said "A disaster movie. Appropriate choice." The post-game commentary last night was interesting. The overwhelming theme was: "Maddon needs to be positive." However, when he faced the reporters he had unmistakable edge. Onward to another weekend of October baseball!