1/2 the World Series is set up with the Phillies returning for the first time since Joe touched them all. The Rays came oh so close to joining them last night but blew it like the Jays of the early 80's.
Red Sox make a miracle comeback. Charging from 7 runs down they caught and passed the Rays in the bottom of the 9th.
Kazmir threw 6 shutout innings but was at 111 pitches thus was pulled for the World Series. It was logical - 7 runs up with 3 innings to go you figure your pen can allow a 2 run home run each inning and still win so why risk injury to a star pitcher? Balfour allowed 4 runs in the 7th after allowing just 10 all season. Wheeler gives up 3 more in the 8th, then Howell gives up the winner in the 9th. Wonder if they might be interested in spending, say, $10 mil a year for 2 years for a proven closer and give up a prospect or two for him? :)
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