Gritty (or maybe lucky)
Nick Green, a guy whose role has been marginalized ever since the Red Sox acquired a vastly superior player from the Reds weeks ago, came up with a huge game-saving walk with the bases loaded in the 9th inning last night.
For what it’s worth, here’s the actual location of Brian Fuentes’ pitches to Green in that at-bat, courtesy of Brooks Baseball (focus on pitch #9 in particular, as that was “ball four”):
Yeah……
Kudos to Fuentes for not having a Serena Williams moment on the mound. Manager Mike Scioscia, a hot-headed Italian, was understandably peeved. However, were I him, I’m be more upset at my left-fielder’s effort on the next play. Juan Rivera basically let the game-winning bloop hit fall 2 feet in front of his toes without so much as a lunge. Just an odd inning all-around, with a few big breaks for the Red Sox.
Whatever, I’ll take it.
Magic Number: 12
Texas was shut down again, this time being held to one hit. If I weren’t a Sox fan, I would find their swoon very sad and uncomfortable to watch, sort of like the last few episodes of that series “The Beast“. Instead, I am overcome with joy, as I am when watching Point Break.
Hi there…I am almost exactly one month behind you as I had surgery Dec. 4 in Miami Beach, FL. The warm weather helps and I certainly don’t have to deal
with snow or ice. Question: On your second visit to the doc, did he give you the instruction to do weight bearing at your own pace or with specific limits,
and if so, what were they? I am scheduled for Jan 20 visit when I am expected to do wb with crutches. Also, how early did you do exercises, massages, and PT?
Finally, when did you start ice?
I appreciate any answers you give me.
Thanks,
Eric