I was so busy this morning with car repairs and other stuff, that I didn’t even get to the amazing comeback last night against the Red Sox. Pretty much we all know what happened, Nick Markakis had the go-ahead, two-RBI triple in the bottom of the eighth inning, the bullpen delivered, and Jonathan Papelbon blew his first save ever against Baltimore.
For us Oriole fans, yes, Tuesday night is only one game, but it comes to show you have play every single out and battle. Now, Baltimore may never have a game like this again, but as a fan, it’s a beautiful thing to have seen this team come back and fight against their powerful rival for one night — especially after a decade plus of losing.
John Smoltz was good in a a solid start, but I’d love to know what was running through his head as the action unfolded at the Yard. Yes, and one must still wonder if Rich Hill is indeed on borrowed time as an Oriole…
Obviously, Boston had a lot more than talent than Baltimore on paper, but on Tuesday, a bunch of reserves and role players made the difference. Anybody can beat anybody on any given night, and it was funny to see the Red Sox players and staff look bewildered after the loss.
