Price is our starter...we all know his post season woes past and present right? now add this:
-3 days rest
-he warmed up late last night for a while
in this game, then realize:
-we face Astros best pitcher, and our only loss against the astros in the last 4 games was when he pitched and we scored only 2
-we have exhausted the pen the last 3 games/4 days
-we're one game away from the WS and winning 4 straight against astros, and 3 straight on their field
-sale can't go due to a stomach thing, otherwise he would be slated to pitch
the most magical way for this all to end would be if:
-price pitches, plays amazing, goes deep into the 6th/7th, we let our pen rest this game, and with no viable starter, price takes us into the World Series, destroying his demons on the way...
Price has no pressure on him...its 3-1...its verlander...price is on short rest and pitched last night
people wouldn't be surprised to see the Sox lose, people wouldn't be surprised to see Price pitch badly due simply to rest
might be perfect recipe for him to shine