A few hours after I predicted that the World Series would not be as lopsided as most experts predicted, Josh Beckett shut down the potent Rockies offense and the Sox bats went to work for a 13-1 drubbing in Game 1 of the World Series. To make things worse for the Colorado Rockies, when they were able to limit the Red Sox bats in Game 2, they couldn't score themselves after the initial salvo.
I watched as Josh Beckett and Curt Schilling show Jeff Francis and Ubaldo Jimenez what it takes to be a top performer during October. From Dustin Pedroia's leadoff home run, to the "Pap-ajima" bullpen combination of the Boston Red Sox, everything seems to be swinging their way. Halfway through a sweep, I'm still confident that the Rockies can turn things around, and make a series out of it.
Game 3 would be shifting to Denver, where shaky starter Daisuke Matsuzaka would be starting for the Sox. The next two games would be the perfect opportunity for the Rockies to pounce, as Dice-K have had difficulty performing consistently in October during his first trip to the postseason. Whether it is fatigue, or just bad luck, it is prerogative for Todd Helton and company to get their bats going early and often. It also favors the Rockies that one of Boston's bats would have to sit out [whether its' David Ortiz, or possibly Kevin Youkilis is not yet confirmed].
Game 4 should be more of the same, Tim Wakefield was left off the Series roster due to injury, it provides the Rockies another crack at a pitcher who hasn't been active in awhile. Jon Lester may be backed up by a potent set of bats, but he's no Josh Beckett or Curt Schilling to be able to silence the Rockies bats.
I correctly predicted that with Josh Beckett and Curt Schilling, the Red Sox will win the Series, but the Rockies would be able to creak out a win or two with the other starters. I'd be in utter shock if this Series ends in a sweep.
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