Saturday, February 13, 2010

Red Sox Lose Game 7, Twice

Florida fans were at the exits twice during the Game 7 finale only to return to their seats after a two out hit extended the game. This may have been the best World Series in the 14 year history of MLB! Florida quickly jumped out to a 3-0 series lead, but just like the AL LCS the Red SOX came back. Then came the see-saw ride of Game 7. The Red Sox had a 1-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, Bubba Ross came in to get the final out, a triple to Wilfredo Oliva scoring the speedy Harry Cora to send the game into extra innings. Boston goes up by a run in the 11th only to see the antics of Harry Cora scoring on a Julian Sojo 2-out single again. Then came the fateful 12th, Ramon Ishida scoring from 2B on J.C. Welch's single to right field. Ishida who was off before the crack of the bat attempting to steal 3B and never saw the late stop sign put up by Third Base Coach Will Cornelius. Replays show the play at the plate wasn't all that close as Ishida's hand found the plate when the perfectly thrown single bounce arrived and the tag was oh so close but clearly late.

Congrats to the Florida Marlins who can proudly play "WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS". Boston fans are proud of their team even though the players are dejected.

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