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I know, that kid clearly does not feel pressure as most humans should. What is crazy is how he has been getting it done with just two pitches. Lackey will have to bring it.

I agree, Ross needs to be in the lineup Wednesday. Go Sox!

10 down, 1 to go! Performance of a lifetime by Jon Lester and another big hit from another unlikely hero with David Ross' double. Coming back home with one more to finish it off. Your turn Lackey. I never gave up on you even when I should have and most everybody else did. Wednesday night is your night! Go Sox!!!

I had Sox in six also. Of course I also said if either team won both Lackey/Wacha starts that team wins in six so I am wrong with at least on prediction. Had us splitting both Lester/Waino starts as well as games three and four. Here is hoping Lester proves me wrong tonight!

Very true, but I am afraid that if Peavy starts we will be down four runs by the end of the third. I want no part of him on the mound again.

Obstruction and a pick-off. How are we going to end it tomorrow?

9 down, 2 to go!!!

Good job by Doubront retiring the first eight he faced. With the way StL struggles with LHP he could prove to be huge before the series is over. If this goes seven I am 100% behind the idea of starting him over that bum Peavy.

Clay did very well. I know it was only four innings, but he kept us in it and if not for Ells booting the ball he may not have given up a run. Gomes put us up so now it is up to Doubront and the pen. Come on Sox!!!

Craig was stumbling when he got up and initiated contact by pushing down on Middlebrooks. If fault in that case lies on the fielder then every manager needs to coach his players so that every time a fielder hits the deck trying to make a play on a close play/steal attempt (happens all the time, especially at 3B) the runner should step on the player and hit the deck himself in order to earn a free base.

Craig was inside the baseline. If Middlebrooks was laying on the baseline then it would be different.

He zone was awful and that ending was an abomination. Quite possibly the dumbest thing I have seen in any sport...ever.

I want Iglesias back.

8 down, 3 to go!!! Go Lackey tomorrow!

I think it goes 6. I am on the fence as to which team wins. When the playoffs began I felt the two teams that could beat us were St. Louis and Oakland and I think the series is one incredible match-up. -We do not have the DH advantage AL teams normally enjoy with Craig coming back. -We have the pen advantage as long as you only go three deep. After that it swings their way. -They have the best pitcher in the series with Waino, but I think Lester can beat him at least once due to the Cards weaknesses against lefties. -I do not trust Peavy at all and Clay does not have much stamina at this point. That being said, Shelby Miller hit a wall weeks ago and the rest of their rotation after the top 2 do not scare no I think who wins the series comes down to Lackey v. Wacha. If either wins both of their starts then that team wins the WS. If they split then it goes seven and with Clay v. Kelly on the mound and all hands on deck it is a total crapshoot. I may think differently if I had money on it, but since I do not I am going to say Lackey completes his redemption tour by out pitching Wacha and winning MVP. Sox in 6.

Hell yes, way to go Shane!!! 7 down, 4 to go!!!

We crap. Dammit Morales. Should have brought in Breslow, I do not care what inning it was.

Well, this is what I was afriad of. Clay was great through five but simply does not have the stamina, allowing the first two to reach in the sixth. Bullpen must now come through to preserve the slim 1-0 lead. Come on Sox!

Almost game time. Here is hoping Clay fares better than Clayton did in his own Game Six.

I have felt confident about this team the whole series. Game Six makes me a little nervous though. Buchholz has not shown the stamina since returning that we need to see on Saturday. If he performs we will be fine.

I know, I love watching him pitch. We have had so many RP in the past that cannot throw strikes, it has been surreal at times. Having a closer who makes the hitter earn everything he gets is so much fun. Best WHIP in history!

Great game tonight. Just as we had our chances in Game 4, Detroit had theirs in Game 5. The staff and defense came through when needed. Two games at the Fens, but they have the game's second best 1-2 punch. Just need one of them. Go Sox!!! 6 down, 5 to go!

5 down, 6 to go!

Because the NL game is also on tonight and having them at different times will maximize viewership. Tomorrow the times are reversed. We had the late game last Saturday and the early on this Saturday (should those games be necessary). So both teams have one early and one late game during the week and on Saturday.

Game 3 is huge at this point for Detroit. They have to win with Verlander on the mound or they are in danger of going back to Boston down 3-2. At that point I would have to like our chances. The Dodgers better do something or the Cards are looking at a nice little break because I think we could be in for a long one.