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		Cardinals on mat, look for luck at Busch By Amaury Pi Gonzalez October 25, 2004
	Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez hits into a fielder's choice in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the World Series Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004 in Boston. The Sox won 11-9. Brilliant with the bat, bumbling in the field, the Red Sox outfielder was in his usual form for Game 1 of the World Series (news - web sites) on Saturday night when he singled three times and committed two errors (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
	The Boston Red Sox might be the team of destiny after so many years. Of course, in their last attempt at the Championship trophy they faced the New York Mets in 1986. I was working for CBS Hispanic Radio and I remember how the Red Sox took a two game lead in that series. In the sixth game, that infamous ground ball from the bat of Mookie Wilson went right through the legs of Boston first baseman Bill Buckner. After that, the Mets won Game 6 and then they won Game 7. In 2004, it's going to be a different story. The Red Sox are going to win this series. The Sox face the St. Louis Cardinals in Busch Stadium for Games 3, 4, and 5, a stadium made for doubles and triples. Definitely the Red Sox have the upper hand and Keith Foulke has pitched perfect. The man didn't give up a run in the divisional playoffs against New York and it's been a terrific series for Foulke and the Red Sox pitching staff. Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling has to be the most inspirational player they have, pitching hurt with his right ankle. If Schilling is able to pitch in Game 6, he will carry this team to a championship ring. David Ortiz is definitely the MVP of the Red Sox. He really has become a superstar in this postseason, a tremendous asset for the Red Sox. Manny Ramirez is an RBI machine, but Ortiz has been a better hitter. There's also Johnny Damon. Here's a guy who really was hitting less than .100, then in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Yankees, he went off with a grand slam and a two-run homer. He and Ortiz are the two key players in the Sox lineup. When Damon was signed, the well-oiled machinery of the Red Sox became fine-tuned with Manny and Ortiz driving in the runs, but Ortiz has to be probably the MVP of the whole year for the Red Sox, who have had a tremendous season. Catch Amaury Pi Gonzalez as he writes features on the 2004 World Series and co-hosts Sportstalk on KVVN 1430 San Jose and KLIB 1110 Sacramento Radio.