10/05/04 DS Game1 at Angels W 9-3

This team means business. What a difference between game ones of '03 & '04. Last year they seemed tentative, almost surprised to be in the playoffs. This season, they will accept no less than playing in the World Series. It shows. It shows big time.

Schill was masterful, Manny, Papi, and Millah provided all the necessary offense. Several excellent defensive plays including a nice play by Millah to get a FC at second base, and a bunt RBI base hit by Minky. They were clicking today.

I'm a bit concerned about Timlin pitching two innings, although he didn't need to throw many pitches. He seems like a different pitcher come post-season.

Nice win guys. Ten more wins and it will be absolute chaos in the city of Boston. For now, though, we'll just take 'em one at a time.