"Let's Go Red Sox!"

In two consecutive games at Nationals Stadium in Washington, DC, the Nationals have set new record attendance for their ballpark. There is just one downside...most, if not all of the fans are there to cheer for the visiting team...The Boston Red Sox.

It seems that wherever the Sox travel, they always seem to have a very strong following (maybe with the exception of Yankee Stadium). There are fans in Florida, California, Texas, and even Canada! I don't really know the mass appeal of the BoSox outside of New England. Is it just because they're a good team? Or is it deeper than that? Maybe I'm getting too philosophical. Either way, it seems like Red Sox Nation really does stretch from sea to shining sea.

Yet it seems odd that with the crowds at opposing stadiums chanting "Let's Go Red Sox!" followed by rhythmic clapping, Boston is only 19-17 on the road this season. Their home record is an MLB best 25-10 (tied with the LA Dodgers).

Maybe this streak of selling out stadiums will catch on for the Sox. 500+ games in Fenway, 2 games in DC...

Let's just hope for the sake of Red Sox Nation that it gives them home field advantage with a new twist.

H8 Being a Yankees Fan?

The Boston Red Sox have had an interesting season thus far. David Ortiz has taken forever to get into the swing of things, their starting pitching has been off and on, and they have a pretty good winning streak over a certain team.

In fact, the New York Yankees haven't beaten the BoSox since the first game of a double header at Fenway on September 28th of last season! The Sox have taken the first 8 games of this season, and the final game of last season. I'm proud to say that I've been present for 2 of the 9 total wins over the Evil Empire. I was at the 2nd game of that double header in the rain, and was at Fenway again to see Jacoby Ellsbury steal home.

Red Sox fans have waited a long time to see their team put such a beating on the Yanks. The last time the Sox won 8 in a row over the NYY was back in 1912 when Fenway Park was brand new. Boston also added a shiny World Series trophy to their collection that year. Maybe it's a sign of things to come? I guess we'll have to wait and see. The rivalry doesn't start up again until August! Hopefully Red Sox Nation can go that long without chanting at A-Rod.