I Wish the Series Hadn't Ended

October 21, 2004

The Red Sox beat the Yankees. After losing three straight, they became the first team in history to come back from a 3-0 deficit. It was spectacular in a way that words can't convey.

I'm excited primarily because, being a Cubs fan, I get to live vicariously through another cursed team. Hopefully the Sox will win it all and break their curse, which will obviously open the door for the Cubs to do the same. It seems pretty clear to me.

My curse-breaking fantasy aside, the Sox-Yankees series was one of the best I'd ever seen. While walking to work I realized that I wouldn't get to watch this series anymore. I had become accustomed to watching the Red Sox beat the Yankees. It had become the most perfect Groundhog Day for New England-ites. Of course, it's not so bad to wake up to a World Series berth.

Tonight I'll be watching the NLCS game, hoping for a Houston win. Aside from liking the underdog, I have no desire to see St. Louis win it all. That would just be depressing.

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