Disappointment Reigns

Last night was proceeding according to script.  The Red Sox finally touched up the impressive Cardinals’ rookie pitcher and entered the seventh inning with a 2-1 lead.  Lackey was cruising and had that bulldog look that made him such an implacable foe when he used to pitch against us.

Then it all went wrong.  Lackey allowed two base runners with one out and I was praying Farrell would leave him in to firmly establish his legend.  Unfortunately on came Breslow whose unbelievable run of success was overdue to end and did in spectacular fashion when he walked the #9 hitter and then threw the ball into the stands to allow the winning run across.

Breslow Staring at his Goat Status

So now we have a series, which was expected but not welcome.  The prophet of doom sits firmly on the shoulders of every Red Sox fan over the age of 50.  It happens in the regular season as well when we feel the season is imploding after every loss.  The very cool thing about this team though is that they are the anti-Sox. Even a will crushing loss like this has only seemed to galvanize them.  I expect a bounce back win Saturday night. 

At least this means the Sox will finally win the World Series back at Fenway Park which would be immensely memorable.

I was so pissed by the end of the game I refused to surrender to sleep.  I stayed up well after midnight watching an episode from the 5^th season of Breaking Bad.  My daughter was right – this is truly compelling television.  The final episode of the 4^th season was mind blowing in the typical understated yet jaw dropping moments I’ve come to expect from the show.  When Gus walks out of the retirement home explosion and then slowly turns – YIKES!

This Scene Will Go Down as One of Greatest Reveals in Television History

It’s been fascinating to watch the evolution of Walter White from a meek high school chemistry teacher to an anti-hero of truly gargantuan stature.  Just when you think you know him – they peel back another layer.  I finally understand the fascination with this show.  I cannot believe they somehow made the initially despicable Jesse a sympathetic character. 

Playoff Beard Doesn't Do It's Job Last Night