Stealing Home

For anyone who missed the final Red Sox-Yankees game in the three game series this weekend, and anyone who did not see highlights on your local sports channel, take a little side trip here to see the replay of Jacoby Ellsbury stealing home on Andy Petitte and Jorge Posada in yesterday's 4-1 win. Man, we had Youkilis on a tear, Lowell with timely hitting, Varitek hitting a grand slam, Ortiz knocking in runs with doubles and triples again, and Ells with this gutsy steal of home. Not to mention the bull pen regulars having the night off so all relievers were young uns who stepped up to meet the challenge. The Boston vs New York games are always exciting to watch, but this one takes the cake. Thanks to Matthew Lee of the Boston Globe for the photo.

Not only did yesterday's game complete a sweep of the Yankees, but it meant a sweep of the entire home stand. Now THAT's a good homestand. I know, the season is young. I just like this kind of excitement. May the road be kind...