Red Sox are going to the World Series!

For the 2nd time in four years, the Boston Red Sox will be playing in the World Series. After going down 3 games to 1 against the Cleveland Indians in the ALCS, the Sox stormed to a triumphant comeback not unlike that in the 2004 ALCS vs. the Yankees, and will be playing against the "rags-to-riches" Colorado Rockies in the 2007 World Series!

Game 7 of the ALCS was simply phenomenal for the Red Sox. Any concerns about Dice-K's pitching were quickly alleviated as he pitched 5 solid innings, giving up 6 hits and just 2 runs. Excellent pitching by both Okajima and Papelbon allowed the Sox to hold down the fort before the Sox took what was a close (3-2) game, and turned it into an 11-2 massacre. Dustin Pedroia had arguably the best game of his life tonight -- a 2-shot homer, a double, 5 RBIs, and 3 runs -- showing why he may be a possible MVP candidate for the Sox in the postseason. Speaking of MVP candidates, Youkilis continued his hitting streak to 8 games, and hit another homer (his 3rd of the series), as well as a double.

Our defense tonight was also very good. We made crisp (no pun intended) plays (Coco's catch at the end), and played the infield very well with some extraordinary double plays. Overall, I'm very satisfied with what I'm seeing with this team, and cannot wait to see them play the Rockies in the World Series! GO SOX!