The WGOM

Um, I don't mean to be a jerk or anything, but isn't this Game 6?

Apparently, Francona decided not to keep waiting for Coco Crisp to get inspired by playing his old team.

Anybody watching? Was it fair or foul?

missed it.

keys to the game: don't suck.

If the ump is gonna give Schilling the low strike on those split-fingers, it's gonna be a tough night for the Hafners.

Not that it was an outrageous call or anything.

Schilling off to a good start.

I'm here for now, but I have a Hillbilly Hootenanny to attend tonight, so I may not be around for long.

Can't believe Fox hasn't taken advantage of the whole "bloody sock" story line.

Up on Cripple Creek She Sent Me

Papi can't believe that pitch down the pipe was a strike.

I don't think this is how Cleveland was hoping to start this game.

that was naaaaasty.

One big out, but there are two to go.

I can't believe Carmona is gonna get out of this inning unscathed.

Two big outs, but it won't mean a thing if he doesn't get the third one.

It's JD Drew, JeffA. He gets hits with nobody on, remember?

Except for this time.

JD Drew, Bahston Heeero.

Well, it'll make the Cleveland comeback that much more interesting.

Who's starting for Cleveland tomorrow if it comes to that. I pray my hope for the baseball universe doesn't rest on Paul Byrd.

Bill Simmons just had to delete a 5000 word column.

Fausto needs to get his poop together. This is Fenway. Game ain't over.

The Cleveland guys are spending a lot of time second-guessing the home-plate umpire again.

Old Man Schilling's probably getting stiff on the bench.

Wait a minute. Ellsbury AND Drew? How is that possible???

Held 'em to less than a touchdown. Game is still in reach

*heads to kitchen for much-needed adult beverage

Well, if Boston does come back and win this series, that will solve my dilemma of who to root for in the World Series.

One back.

Victor!!!!

That darn leadoff home run kept the Indians from scoring multiple runs that inning. If only Martinez had walked.....

I just had to hypenate the fake NASCAR tattoo I drew on myself thanks to the toothpicks I call biceps.

that's some bad Green Monster defense by Kenny.

I love Pedroia. Again, he reminds me of Eckstein. He just swung out of his shoes to barely get it to the Mahnstah.

Wow. Pedroia got away with a dumb baserunning move there.

Naturally, MCCarver anoints it as an "excellent baserunning move"

Carmona really needed that little bit of "luck". Mebbe he'll start settling down.

Carmona isn't exactly fooling them. As the Yankees found out, it is difficult to win a playoff series if your ace pitcher(s) don't come through.

Ken Rosenthal: "Joe, we've already seen that Curt Schilling is a washed up hag. Don't change that dial."

Unlike Coco Crisp, Trot Nixon is inspired by playing against his old team.

Schilling not really showing a lot since the first inning.

Cleveland really needs to score in this inning.

Asdrubal wearing his pearls tonight??

Both Punch and Judy have popped out to right. Mebbe Pronk can get a little more leverage.

Of course, with first base open now...

Hafner, this would be a good time to get out of your slump.

put a cigar in Hafner's mouth, he could almost pass for Sgt. Fury.

that low strike. damn.

Prank.

Crax.

On the bright side, Schilling looks really vulnerable and Boston's bullpen ain't that deep.

I suppose it's a good thing for Boston to have Youk to be excited in a big game, but that was a girly little skip-hop he did there.

Manny often looks as though he's just smelled something foul. On his helmet, mebbe?

Fausto's pitch count in the mid-50s. But if he doesn't start pitching better, the number may not matter.

Cleveland's Tom Hamilton: "This umpiring crew has been a joke."

The fat lady sings Carmona

Wedge has to be careful not to blow out the bullpen tonight. I know it's too early to give up on this one, but it isn't looking good, and they do have another chance tomorrow. Don't use them all up if this game gets out of hand.

does Coco Crisp get DFA'd after the game? Sure looks like he's been Pipped.

Wedge would have Byrd and Sabathia at his disposal tomorrow as well. But this is looking like a blowout. Who's the Injuns version of Willie the Groundskeeper?

Who's Cleveland's Groundskeeper??

Time to bring in the groundskeepers and get ready for tomorrow night.

Cleveland announcers pretty much agree that this one is gone.

wait a minnit. Did Fox just say the Vikes/boys game tomorrow was a noon eastern start? I thought it was the late game?

Professional baseball.

Oops...

How many papers will have "Boston Massacre" for a headline tomorrow, assuming the rout hold up?

Youkilis uses his head.

time to move up-market. Moose Drool.

Well, I guess I've had enough fun for one night. See you tomorrow.

Youkilis musta grabbed the rabbit's foot from thursday's Supernatural

A throwing error? Really, Tim? You think?

did it hit the yellow line???

speaking of crack (and when aren't we??), Blue Diamond salt-n-vinegar almonds. I'm just sayin'.

Good lord. I have a mute button!!! I don't have to yell STFU at Joe-n-Tim!!

I WANDERED lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, be