Chip Shots: Sox Have Twins Right Where They Want Them. Wait, Um No

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Chip Shots: Sox Have Twins Right Where They Want Them. Wait, Um No

Sox Have Twins Right Where They Want Them. Wait, Um No

You consider yourself a contender. You have just come off a drubbing from one of the worst team's in baseball. You are playing a road game at an important division rival's park, a team breathing down your neck in the standings. A team that's got several injuries to key players. You have the pitching matchup you want, your ace versus their ace, who is also your long time tormentor. Now is the time, today is the day that you are going to bury these pests so far back in the standings they will need a compass and survival gear to get back on course.

But your ace has squat today. He gives up three runs after two outs in the second, starting with a hitting the eighth place hitter with a pitch. You get back a run in the top of the third. You rally for three in the sixth. You have their ace on the ropes, finally. They load the bases in the bottom of the sixth. You bring in a lefty from the pen to face their best hitter, a former MVP. He grounds to first and you throw the tying run out at the plate. Two outs. Now, all you have to do is get their center fielder, another guy who has tortured you over the years. You bring in the righty. The center fielder chops one off the turf. You can't throw anyone out. Game tied at four. Okay, just stay calm. It's the journeyman catcher, playing because their all-star is on the DL. And then, you give up a bases clearing double. Good night, everybody, please drive safely.

And over in the corner, you see the shadowy figure of your owner going to his wall safe to get something out. You aren't sure what it is, but it appears to be white and made of cloth. And this time, as opposed to ten years ago, you can't really blame him.

Try again tonight.

Lightning Round

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