First Pitch
Opening day just like we all dreamed it would be. Josh Beckett went 7 innings, giving up just 2 hits and striking out 10 while getting the win 5-3 over the Rays. I think we should see great things from Josh this year - much better than last year anyway. And how about little Dustin hitting a home run in his first at bat this year? Even Tek got a home run, which hopefully is a sign of things to come from him this year. Paps came in and got the save striking out 2 batters in the ninth to close it out. All in all a great way to start the new season.
Dutin hits a monster shot.
Every opening day I like to think back of some of the other memorable opening day games that I have watched. Remember the 1986 opening day game where Dewey Evans hit the very first pitch of the season for a home run? This was after a horrible 1985 season and after that home run, I knew we were in for great things that year. Who would have known that the season would end with Wade Boggs crying in the dugout? Also that unbelievable comeback in 1998 when we were down 7-2 in the ninth and scored 7 runs in the bottom of the ninth capped by Mo Vaughn's grand slam to win it.
Anyway, the season is back on. It's like welcoming home an old friend who will be at your side throughout the long, lazy summer and into the early fall. It is now NESN 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, hot dogs on the grill, the sound of Remy and Orsillo in the background, Sullivan Tire commercials every 10 minutes, and the occasional report from Heidi. April is here!
Papelbon closes it out.
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