Red Sox, Yankees series: serious than ever

A ton of good games are played during this time in the season. Teams are competing for the wildcard and pennant. Watching two historic rivals face each other in mid-September is thrilling. Not only because the score can be in either team's favor in any inning, but also there is a great possibility that a chaotic outburst will erupt. When tension rises too high and players get steamed that's when punches are thrown and benches clear.

I still remember the 2002 or 2003 ALCS series when Pedro and ole' Don Zimmerman squared off. First of all, the former Yankees skipper was too old to be getting involved plus he has one melon of a head (Man, his head looked like it was going to split wide open when he hit the ground). In the same respect Pedro did the wrong thing by shoving him to the ground. They both were talking trash like crazy. That day everyone on both sides got all riled up.

With two weeks left in the season the Red Sox find themselves in desperation mode to clinch a playoff spot. Boston is 10.5 games behind the first place Yankees in the East. They're playing a doubleheader today at Boston and have already wrapped a 6-3 victory in Game 1. David Ortiz hit his 49th homerun of the season while Kevin Youkilis creamed a 3-run double in the 7th to pull Boston ahead. Former Red Sox, Johnny Damon (sellout) claimed the Yankees will going to clinch the division title sooner or later. This clown has got some kind of nerve to rub it in his former's teammates faces. If I were Curt Schilling I might just be inclined to bean him.

The BoSox can count on one man for sure, Big Pappi. Knowing that he has a flair for the dramatic and a genuine disgust for the Yankees he could make things interesting down the stretch. He may also have some choice words for Derek Lee and company. These guys all should really put their egos aside and just play the game. However, baseball fans know this won't ever happen. Checking the score at the moment the second game is tied 2-2 in the 3rd inning. With a sweep at least Boston can gain ground in the wildcard race and maybe cause a psychological effect on New York. Big Pappi hit a few more dingers tonight and send those Yanks packing with their heads between their tails. Go REDSOX!