I guess the real, World Series, was between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, as most fans across the country originally thought. Some sports writers were trying to hype this series, but most people knew that they were just trying to sell newspapers.
Poor St. Louis. They have to be mortified. They've worked all year to get to this point, only to find out, Boston and New York, are in a different league...... and I don't mean the American league.
Could, "the Curse" finally be over?
I watched the St. Louis fans, sitting in their seats, absolutely stunned by what was happening before their eyes. At the outset, they must of been excited and even giddy, regarding their team coming home to play, where they were undefeated during the post season.
As the game progressed, I watched their expression change to, a more dejected, or hopeless look.
"I can't believe this", some of them must of thought.
Now the Cardinals have to try and win four games in a row, which has never been done in 100 years, of post season play, until Boston did it against the mighty Yankees.
Can lightning strike twice in the same season? I think not!
That would be a bad bet.
But should it happen, the Red Sox "curse" will never be broken. Not in our lifetime anyway.
I feel bad for the Cardinals, as they have a good ball club and a great manager in Tony LaRusa.
In another year, yes.
But this year, it's come time to put the "curse" or "jinx" to bed, once and for all.
I can't help but feel happy for Boston. I must admit to hoping that they would beat the dreaded Yankees, win the World Series and end this "curse thing" once and for all. My gosh, 86 years is long enough to wait for a World Championship.
Can you imagine? It's been since 1918 that Boston has been waiting for this. People lived and died during that period of time and never saw the Red Sox win the World Series.
For you, St. Louis fans, I feel bad that the "curse" must be broken at your expense.
Hey! At least you made the "Big Show." There are only two teams still standing, and you are one of them. You've won the National League Pennent, no small feat in itself.
If you need a consolation prize, here it is.
How would you like to be Alex Rodriquez today? This poor guy has to be feeling suicidal at this point. He had the opportunity to play for the Red Sox this season and instead, ended up in New York.
Yep! If I were in his shoes, I'd be ready to throw myself in front of a bus. But then again, I guess the money might help with the swallowing of ones pride.
So don't feel to poorly, Cardinal fans. At least your not, "A Rod." He didn't even make the World Series.
Enjoy the moment!