The Time Has Come
Countless innings,
at bats, injuries and storylines have finally brought us to where we want to
be. The final two teams left standing battling it out in the Fall Classic.
Tonight in Boston the World Series begins, pitting two of the most well-known
and traditionally rich franchises in baseball history. The Boston Red Sox and
the St. Louis Cardinals will battle it out under the lights for the right to be
called the best.
This matchup
could not embody an old school versus new school dynamic any better. The
Cardinals attack the game with an old school ferocity, with a business like
demeanor and a traditional throwback approach unlike many others today.
Then in the other dugout sits the Red Sox, with their Dirty Water, Idiot 2.0 vibe
and facial hair that would help them fit right in at Hipster Heaven. Despite
the different dynamics, these two teams couldn’t be any more evenly matched.
Great pitching, including a lights out bullpen, timely hitting, and managers
that have a tremendous feel for their team and push all the right buttons.
I give the
Cardinals a slight edge in the series because Wainwright and Wacha are far
superior to any pitcher that Boston will throw out there. These men are on a
roll, riding a wave of momentum and a hot streak that should help carry this
team to victory. Additionally, Allen Craig’s return will deepen an already
strong lineup, and give the Cardinals that spark they need to return to regular
season form when it comes to hitting with runners in scoring position. I
personally am looking forward to seeing the battle of clutch play out in the
form of Carlos Beltran and David Ortiz. No longer having to face Adam
Wainwright, Beltran continuously comes through in the clutch when the lights
are brightest, and Papi Ortiz, well he's no slouch either.
No matter
the outcome of the series it will certainly be one to remember. These teams
will throw everything they have at each other and respond accordingly. Body
shots and jabs will land with regularity, but let’s see who delivers the
official knockout blow and stands victorious. My money is on the Cardinals.
