Enough Said!

Wally and I agree!

Without a Trace: MLB edition

On tonight's episode: Jack (Anthony LaPaglia) and his team go searching for the California Angels. They were last seen playing competitively in early September, but now the team and its manager (Mike Scioscia) seem to have gone missing. Can Jack find them before it's too late? Forces surrounding them hope not....

But seriously, were these guys separated at birth or what?

Last night's victory was huge. I had a good feeling about Lester all day - just knew he had the moxie to step up and help us get that victory. And the return of JD Drew and Mike Lowell to the lineup (even though they didn't contribute any offense) was a huge morale booster.

Between Lester and a two-run homer by the "new guy" (Jason Bay), the Red Sox were able to continue their streak of ten post-season victories over the Angels. But this series is far from over. Although I think going back to Boston with two wins would be incredible - back to Fenway where we are so hard to beat - I suspect the Angels will be really turning it on Friday night. With Matsuzaka on the mound, it's time to stock up on adult beverages and Maalox.

Brief update

Yeah, I'm Boston and having a great time so far. Spent a few days with two of my sisters - one in CT and one in NH - then came into the Hub on Monday morning. I've been eating too much - drinking too many beers - and enjoying the sights.

Yesterday (Tuesday) I visited the Museum of Science for the first time. It would be a great place to take kids - lots of interactive exhibits - but I was there to see their "Baseball as America" exhibit. They brought in a ton of stuff from the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, including Schilling's Bloody Sock and Lowell's hat from the '07 World Series - and it was great fun. I think I spent over 90 minutes soaking it all in. At one point, I was asking an employee a question and she said, you must really be enjoying this. I saw you earlier with a big smile on your face!

And a note for those wishing to go: they have some great discounts available IF YOU ASK! When I did, I discovered that teachers get in FREE! I just had to show a faculty ID and I saved the $19.50 admission. Wow!

After I walked over to the North End and had "the best pizza in America" (according to a fellow tourist outside) at Pizzeria Regina. Good - but heavy. That didn't stop me from visiting Mike's Pastry for an incredible tiramisu! Then pre-game at the Cask 'n' Flagon with friends from Surviving Grady.

Of course, I nearly got to see a no-hitter last night - but not by the Red Sox, unfortunately. I must admit that by the 8th, I was kinda hoping John Lackey would get the no-hitter - it would have been fun to have seen one in person (One of those Bucket List items, I think).

Karma must change tonight. I've been to 5 losses in a row - 2 in Tampa, then Friday's loss to the Yankees (although I had a great time and have great seats), then these two vs. Angels. WE WILL WIN TONIGHT!