A real surprising start to Sox season --- but 152 more to go
As I write this, I'm watching the final game of the Red Sox' 10-game opening series West Coast road trip.
The Sox, with a lead of 7-0 after 6 1/2 innings, are on the verge of bringing a 7-3 record home to Boston for Tuesday's home opener. (They won the game 12-2).
That start to the season, considering how low the expectations for them in 2024 had been, was surprising, if not mind-numbing.
But spare me the "I told you so's" and the coronation of new baseball boss Craig Breslow and the do-nothing ownership for having the right path, because nothing --- and I repeat NOTHING --- has been won or proven yet.
Indeed, there's still a very, very long way to go, and with the Baltimore Orioles providing the opposition for the next three games on the initial homestand of the year, the season could go south in a hurry.
Nonetheless, as we look forward to warmer weather for Tuesday afternoon's opener at Friendly Fenway, Sox fans can embrace this solid start to the season.
The starting pitching has been good, with starters going at least 5 innings in 8 of the first 10 games.
In addition, except for the meltdown on Friday night, when key errors led to them blowing a 5-1 lead before beating the Angels 8-6, the defense has been vastly improved, marred only by the bad injury to shortstop Trevor Story, who could miss considerable playing time.
The offense, too, has exceeded expectations, buoyed by homers by several players.
So, as the 2024 Fenway season kicks off with an homage to the 2004 curse-busting team, just enjoy the ride; bitter reality is apt to set in at any time.
The Sox, with a lead of 7-0 after 6 1/2 innings, are on the verge of bringing a 7-3 record home to Boston for Tuesday's home opener. (They won the game 12-2).
That start to the season, considering how low the expectations for them in 2024 had been, was surprising, if not mind-numbing.
But spare me the "I told you so's" and the coronation of new baseball boss Craig Breslow and the do-nothing ownership for having the right path, because nothing --- and I repeat NOTHING --- has been won or proven yet.
Indeed, there's still a very, very long way to go, and with the Baltimore Orioles providing the opposition for the next three games on the initial homestand of the year, the season could go south in a hurry.
Nonetheless, as we look forward to warmer weather for Tuesday afternoon's opener at Friendly Fenway, Sox fans can embrace this solid start to the season.
The starting pitching has been good, with starters going at least 5 innings in 8 of the first 10 games.
In addition, except for the meltdown on Friday night, when key errors led to them blowing a 5-1 lead before beating the Angels 8-6, the defense has been vastly improved, marred only by the bad injury to shortstop Trevor Story, who could miss considerable playing time.
The offense, too, has exceeded expectations, buoyed by homers by several players.
So, as the 2024 Fenway season kicks off with an homage to the 2004 curse-busting team, just enjoy the ride; bitter reality is apt to set in at any time.
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