I'll Wait 100 Years For Redemption

Hello readers! It's been a couple of weeks since I've written you all and with baseball season in full effect, it's high time my fingers awake from their slumber. If you're a die hard baseball fan like myself, everyday is a glorious day for playing but today was a little special. 100 years ago, on this exact date, Fenway Park opened and Red Sox fans had a place of beauty to call their own. It's been a tumultuous 100 years of existence that has seen heartache like no other.  I've seen break ups and divorce less depressing than Red Sox history. But, today wasn't the day to reflect on that because everyone was tuned in to the celebration. Let's do a brief recap.

Before the Red Sox were set to play the NY Highlanders, oh yeah, the Yankees were known as the Highlanders from 1903 - 1912, the organization wanted to salute past Sox players for their contributions and achievements. From Bill Buckner to Carlton Fisk to Terry Francona to Caroline Kennedy throwing out the first pitch, I must give credit where credit is due and with that, I have to say the Red Sox held a fitting tribute to the team. Although, there was a moment where Kevin Millar and Pedro Martinez epitomized pure "ratchetness" by pouring champagne on fans but that's a different animal. In essence, it happened and we all let it happen.

Moving on, the Highlanders, or Yankees, were geared up and ready to go. Ivan Nova seemed to be on the ball and our hitters made great contact. The big bang from our hitters came in the form of solo home runs. Eric Chavez hit two, Swish hit one, Alex demolished one, and even Russell Martin managed to join the party. The Highlanders went on to win 6- 2 and want to know what's so special about that win? 100 years ago, the Red Sox beat the Highlanders 7 - 6 for the first game ever played at Fenway. Now, 100 years later, the Highlanders got their payback on what was supposed to be a day filled with joy and victory for the Sox. Looks like things can't always be perfect in Boston.

XOXO,
Whitney