Tonight, my Rays take on one of our division arch rivals, the Boston Red Sox. Though they have not quite been the Red Sox we are used to seeing, they are always tough. The season series is tied 6-6. Our young spitfire will be on the mound tonight and will hopefully lead the team to a win, though he has struggled against Boston. Their odds of making the post season have significantly dwindled, but they have shown a lot of resilience in the midst of overwhelming injuries and a significant amount of rookies including the manager.
Today, America is united in remembrance and honoring those that lost their lives and made sacrifices during the most horrific event in recent times. Everyone old enough to remember knows exactly where they were and what they were doing at that moment 14 years ago. The best way to honor the fallen is to never forget while enjoying the very things we as a nation cherish like freedom and living our lives to the fullest. We get to partake in the frivolities of life such as sports, music, dancing as well as all things fun and silly with family and friends.
Yes, the main sports focus right now is on football, but today there is a baseball game, the original American pastime. There will be a spread of red, white and blue and a moment of silence, then the words every baseball fan reveres "PLAY BALL!"
Go Rays! Stripes UP! Bows UP! RAYS UP!