I’m not sure if I like this song, in all honesty. The tune is a bit catchy, but there is literally no imagination when it comes to the “lyrics.” Nevertheless, Big Papi is getting inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in just a matter of days, so I decided it was worth sharing anyways.
It doesn’t matter if we were down 3-0. You’ve just got to keep the faith. The game is not over until the last out.
~David Ortiz
On August 10, 1901, Frank Isbell of the Chicago White Sox set what was then an American League record by stranding 11 base runners as a result of his at-bats. The Indians beat Chicago, 11-7, at Cleveland’s League Park.
The current American League record for base runners stranded stands at 12, held in a tie by Trot Nixon (2003) and David Ortiz (2009). The NL record is 14, held by Ryan Zimmerman (2016).
Why? Why should the bond between a people and their baseball team be so intense? Fenway Park is a part of it, offering a physical continuum to the bond, not only because Papi can stand in the same batter’s box as Teddy Ballgame, but also because a son might sit in the same wooden-slat seat as his father.
~Tom Verducci
Congratulations to MVP David Ortiz, to the Red Sox, and to the city of Boston on this World Series victory!
For more on the Series, see these links:
Red Sox Rout Cardinals to Win World Series – New York Times
Red Sox win World Series with Game 6 victory over Cardinals – CNN
With World Series victory, both Red Sox and city of Boston earn their baseball party – NY Daily News
Red Sox savor title, and comfort of home – USA Today
