I’ve said this many times, but today I need to say it again: What a time to be a Sox fan! The Sox played a great game of baseball yesterday, beating Seattle 8-4. Although Lester had a rough fourth inning, the Sox bounced back scoring five runs in the seventh inning which gave us the lead for good.
But that’s not all that happened yesterday. Tim Wakefield was named an All Star for the first time in his 17th year as a major league baseball player. Sure, we’re still happy for Bay, Pedroia, Youkilis, Beckett, and Papelbon. But it was Wakefield we were all praying for to make the team. And he did it. Congrats, Wake!
Good thing the excitement doesn’t end there. Tonight John Smoltz will be pitching at Fenway for the first time as member of the Boston Red Sox. I’m sure he will get a hearty hand as his name gets announced at the ballgame tonight. Maybe tonight we’ll see the Smoltz that we’re hoping to see for the rest of the season.
But that’s not all!
I left this for last because this is the part I’m most excited about: Nomar Garciaparra will be returning to Fenway Park tonight for the first time since 2003. Nomar was my favorite player growing up and I couldn’t be happier to see him return. I have no clue if he’ll be in the lineup (chances are he won’t be) but it sure would be great to see him get just a little bit of playing time so that the fans at Fenway can give him an ovation. Although if he doesn’t make it in the game tonight, I’m sure he’ll see some playing time somewhere in the series.
So with all that excitement, how can you be anywhere else but Fenway Park tonight?? Good thing I have a ticket…it’s my first time going to Fenway Park all year and it’s been a painful wait. Tonight should make up for it. I’m hoping for a Sox win and an appearance by Nomar. That would make tonight even more special.
Keep the Faith!
Keywords: Boston Red Sox, John Smoltz, Jon Lester, Nomar Garciaparra, Tim Wakefield
