World Series game 2: Deja vu all over again?
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by Hoops2662
Hey, haven't we been here before? That's the case of the Boston Red Sox this Thursday heading into game 2 of the World Series against the Rockies. The ace, Josh Beckett has just handed them a 1-0 series edge with yet another dominating performance (7IP, 1R, 9K's) and now it's Curt Schilling heading to the hill for game 2 and a matchup with an very heralded up and comer. Against the Indians, it was Fausto Caromona. This time versus the Rox, it's Ubaldo Jimenez, he of the 100mph fastball and 70mph off-speed stuff that keeps hitters with weakening knees.
The question again for Sox nation is what Schilling we'll get. Will it be the guy who was on shaky ground for the first three innings against the Indians in game 6 and for 4 and 2/3 in game 2 or will it be the guy who settled down with a 9-1 lead to hold the Indians at bay forcing a game 7 of the ALCS.
My bet is that in what will more than likely be Curt in the car's last Fenway start for the Sox, Schilling will shine. This one's been going around in his mind for days now. He knows the urgency of the situation, the history of the event and yes, the monetary conatations it might hold for him next season as a free agent.
The Rox are still stunned from last night's 13-1 rout fueled by Beckett and the Sox offense, a World Series record for runs in game one. The look of disbelief on their faces abounds.
Can they rebound? I'm sure they can and put forth the good effort tonight. Yet, when all is said and done, another chapter in Schilling's epic Red Sox story will be written and Coors Field will await with a 2-0 series advantage.
