why we love PedroLast night's line: P. Martinez (W, 8-2) 9 IP 10 H 2 R 1 ER 1 BB 11 SO 0 HR 128-91 Pitches/Strikes Pedro pitched his first complete game of this season to secure a 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Angles. My favorite Pedro story begins in September, 2001. Pedro defeated the New York Yankees and ended a personal five game winless streak against the Yankees. After the game Pedro decalred that he was "starting to hate talking about the Yankees. It's getting kind of old. I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass, pardon the word." Ten months and one career threatening injury later, Pedro celebrated his first victory since that Yankee game by declaring "I believe in God. I don't believe in curses." After the final strike of last night's game Pedro pointed towards God and then celebrated with his teamates. The game was of a flashback to that Pedro. That performance after the game shows why Pedro is as beloved in Boston for his heart as he is for his pitching accomplishments. How could you not love a guy who takes baseball so seriously he felt it a threat to his religion? We love Pedro because he cares as much about the Red Sox as we do. Maybe even more. |
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