Saturday, October 6, 2007

Can Schilling get the Sweep?


The 9-8 Curt Schilling tries to go for the sweep against the 13-7 Jered Weaver on Sunday. The Angels have homefield advantage on their side this time and they have proved that it was useful during the regular season going 54-27 at home. Both lineups may take a hit in the 3rd game of the series too. Dustin Pedroia, who usually would bat leadoff, might not play on Sunday do to an injury that took place during an attempt to make an amazing catch during yesterday's game. This will impact the Red Sox lineup but Alex Cora has proven to be an All Star utility player and a great back up second baseman. While Pedroia will be a huge loss, the Angels might lose their best power hitter, Vlad the Impaler. Sure Guerrero has not been a huge factor in the first two games but he is always a threat. Vladi got injured on a fastball thrown by Manny Delcarmen during game two and even if Guerrero is back you have to wonder if he will be 100%.

My Prediction:
The Sox will sweep the Angels but it will be a close game. Schilling will probably only last 6 innings but he will only give up around 4 runs. Weaver will fold with all the pressure and the dynamic duo of Ortiz and Manny will take advantage of this. Boston's bullpen will continue to be the best in baseball and take a guess of who will be MVP of the game? Thats right, JD Drew.
Lets hope my prediction is right!

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