That's right, baseball fans. We enjoyed some "free" baseball this afternoon, both in person and on the tube when the Red Sox (Pawtucket and Boston) both went into extra innings. And both teams came out on top, thanks to walk-off home runs off the bats of two of our favorites.
First, we took in the Paw Sox' 10-inning win over the Columbus Clippers (Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals) at McCoy Stadium at Pawtucket, R.I. It was an exciting game, with the lead see-sawing between both teams, thanks to home runs on both sides. Two of our faves from their days in Double-A hit homers: George Kottaras (DH-ing today, as shown in photo at right) and first baseman Jeff Bailey, who went deep twice. (Not that we're taking credit, but this is the second game we've been to this year when he's hit two home runs.) And of course, Jonathan Van Every, who hit a two-run, walk-off home run to win the game, 8-6. Van Every (former Akron Aero and Buffalo Bison) also delivered some great defense in center field, won the game for the Paw Sox did
it in front of family members who were visiting for the series.
Also of note at today's Paw Sox game: Pitcher Edgar Martinez, who we first got to know as a catcher for the Sea Dogs, made the start. Edgar has worked primarily out of the bullpen, but pitched a strong six innings as a starter today, with pitches topping out over 90 mph.
The Boston Red Sox game ran so long -- 13 innings -- we were able to drive back from Pawtucket and watch the exciting victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in HD with another big baseball fan, Jenny. There was plenty of drama -- including a surprising blown save by Jonathan Papelbon, great pitching out of a bases-loaded jam by Craig Hansen and Jacoby on third with no chance to run for home plate -- but Kevin Youkilis finally nailed it shut with a huge two-run homer that landed in the back row of the Green Monster seats. And yes, in case you're wondering, all three are former Sea Dogs and Paw Sox.
Next weekend, a match-up between the Sea Dogs and the Evil Empire Jr.: the Trenton Thunder at our home away from home, Hadlock Field in Portland. We'll be joined by some family ourselves for this game, so we're expecting great baseball and plenty of wacky fun. Go 'Dogs!
First, we took in the Paw Sox' 10-inning win over the Columbus Clippers (Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals) at McCoy Stadium at Pawtucket, R.I. It was an exciting game, with the lead see-sawing between both teams, thanks to home runs on both sides. Two of our faves from their days in Double-A hit homers: George Kottaras (DH-ing today, as shown in photo at right) and first baseman Jeff Bailey, who went deep twice. (Not that we're taking credit, but this is the second game we've been to this year when he's hit two home runs.) And of course, Jonathan Van Every, who hit a two-run, walk-off home run to win the game, 8-6. Van Every (former Akron Aero and Buffalo Bison) also delivered some great defense in center field, won the game for the Paw Sox did
it in front of family members who were visiting for the series.Also of note at today's Paw Sox game: Pitcher Edgar Martinez, who we first got to know as a catcher for the Sea Dogs, made the start. Edgar has worked primarily out of the bullpen, but pitched a strong six innings as a starter today, with pitches topping out over 90 mph.
The Boston Red Sox game ran so long -- 13 innings -- we were able to drive back from Pawtucket and watch the exciting victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in HD with another big baseball fan, Jenny. There was plenty of drama -- including a surprising blown save by Jonathan Papelbon, great pitching out of a bases-loaded jam by Craig Hansen and Jacoby on third with no chance to run for home plate -- but Kevin Youkilis finally nailed it shut with a huge two-run homer that landed in the back row of the Green Monster seats. And yes, in case you're wondering, all three are former Sea Dogs and Paw Sox.
Next weekend, a match-up between the Sea Dogs and the Evil Empire Jr.: the Trenton Thunder at our home away from home, Hadlock Field in Portland. We'll be joined by some family ourselves for this game, so we're expecting great baseball and plenty of wacky fun. Go 'Dogs!
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