Boston to win Series, say 27.8% of 413 SABR members polled.

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Posted By: Gary B.

For long term Sox fans like me, it was pretty harrowing as the Red Sox had a nice comfortable lead against the Angels 6-1, only to have it dissolve to a tie by a grand slam from Vlad. For Sox fans, it's not just a bad break, they see echoes of previous years, see the whole thing crumble before their eyes, envision them not just losing, but losing the next two games and once again have certain victory stolen from them at the last minute.

Alas, it was not to be, as David Ortiz pulled out a walk-off home run in the 10th to give the Sox the sweep.

Could this be the year? The miracle year we've been waiting for, for 86 years? Personally, I hope they don't have the face the Yankees, but regardless, it won't be an easy path, as I'd be surprised if they didn't end up facing St. Louis if they make it to the big series. That would be quite an exciting slugfest - Sox vs. Cards.

Go Red Sox! Embattled and embittered, we still believe...