Photo from the Boston Globe by Barry ChinI stayed up and watched the whole exhibition game last night, and then I had to get up at 8 this morning, so this post might not be too coherent, but I'll try.
I was amazed at how into the game I got. I jumped up and down after Papi hit his home run. It wasn't a 514 footer, but it sent the message after Pedroia and Youk struck out to start the game.
I added screaming at the top of my lungs to the jumping up and down, after JD Drew hit that 3-run shot, and I nervously paced so much as Clay began to get pounded, that I literally wore holes in my socks.
I live for that nervous feeling I get in my stomach, as I watch our Boys squeak out a 1-run win. It feels right to have a hoarse voice after 3 1/2 hours of of yelling at the tv, and cutting deals with the players to get out of the inning, or to get a hit.
Going back to the game, Clay was hardly spectacular, giving up 4 runs in 3 2/3 innings, but Papi and JD made up for that with home runs, and Youk added another 2 RBIs on two singles. Kyle Snyder pitched 2 1/3 innings, giving up one run, before Javier Lopez, Manny DelCarmen, and Papelbon shut the door on the Tiger's offense.
After a less-than-stellar Spring Training, maybe this trip to Japan is just what this team needs.
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