Don’t ask me how, but we’re bombarded with reports that we are about to witness a preview of the Fall Classic.
Before July 4th.
Make no mistake, this three-game set that pits the Phillies vs. the Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park is an intriguing matchup. The Phillies, despite an anemic offense and a series of debilitating injuries, are sitting pretty with the best record in baseball, clearly the class of the National League.
And many pundits believe the Red Sox just might be the best team in baseball.
But a lot can happen between now and October.
Take last year for example. In the weeks before the All-Star game, no one was talking about the San Francisco Giants.
Oddly enough, exactly one year ago, the Giants were finishing off an interleague series of their own with the Red Sox. Giants’ ace Tim Lincecum lasted only three innings, tying the shortest outing of his career at the time as the Red Sox rolled to a 5-1 win. Boston took two of three in the series.
The loss dropped the Giants to 40-33, three and a half games behind the Padres in the NL West.
Anyone remember how the 2010 season wound up? Those Giants wound up sticking a fork in the Phils’ plans for a third straight trip to the World Series.
In other words, it’s early. Very early. Baseball is a marathon. We’re not even at the All-Star break yet.
Having said that, enjoy what should be an early summer classic. Whether or not it will be a preview of the Fall Classic, well, that remains to be seen.
Before July 4th.
Make no mistake, this three-game set that pits the Phillies vs. the Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park is an intriguing matchup. The Phillies, despite an anemic offense and a series of debilitating injuries, are sitting pretty with the best record in baseball, clearly the class of the National League.
And many pundits believe the Red Sox just might be the best team in baseball.
But a lot can happen between now and October.
Take last year for example. In the weeks before the All-Star game, no one was talking about the San Francisco Giants.
Oddly enough, exactly one year ago, the Giants were finishing off an interleague series of their own with the Red Sox. Giants’ ace Tim Lincecum lasted only three innings, tying the shortest outing of his career at the time as the Red Sox rolled to a 5-1 win. Boston took two of three in the series.
The loss dropped the Giants to 40-33, three and a half games behind the Padres in the NL West.
Anyone remember how the 2010 season wound up? Those Giants wound up sticking a fork in the Phils’ plans for a third straight trip to the World Series.
In other words, it’s early. Very early. Baseball is a marathon. We’re not even at the All-Star break yet.
Having said that, enjoy what should be an early summer classic. Whether or not it will be a preview of the Fall Classic, well, that remains to be seen.
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