Boston Massacre

Sure, Diaz was blind as a bat
Both teams benefited from that
But knock your guys in
Or you won’t get the win
“Men stranded”, the most meaningful stat.

 

Viva Arozarena!

by James Finn Garner

Like the baby’s proverbial candy
Home plate was stolen by Randy
The shift left third base
A defender-less place
And the pitcher’s stance came in quite handy.


Photo by Steve Helber, AP

For Whom the Ball Tolls

by Patrick McCaughey

The Red Sox lose to the Yankees,
It has lately occurred to me,
How Hemingway says people go broke–
Gradually, then suddenly.

 

Late-Season Pleasures

by James Finn Garner

If the Orioles
Had any squad goals
Before the season kicked off

I’m sure they were higher
Than being the spoiler
For those punching into the playoffs

But be realistic
There’s been nothing artistic
Regarding the Orioles’ play

Take your fun where you can
And what’s more fun than
Pissing off the Bosox and Jays?