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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 2007
Page
21
The piece contrasts Boston and Colorado rosters and key players with emphasis on pitching depth and defense. It highlights Fenway and Coors Field venues, mentions Lugo Holliday Hawpe Taveras Drew Elisbury Beckett and Schilling, and notes Colorado bullpen strength and Boston balance.
Designated hitter Ryan Spilborghs, recalled from the minors in May, is a key option for the Rockies along with Jeff Baker and Seth Smith. Boston star David Ortiz is noted as one of baseball history’s best clutch hitters.
Jeff Francis described Fenway as a wild first look for the Colorado Rockies now facing the Red Sox in the World Series opener. Colorado, led by Tulowitzki and Torrealba, arrived after a long layoff and a surprise playoff run, while Boston seeks to extend its historic title aura and return to dominance.
Today in the World Series the American League starters include Beckett for Boston with an ERA around 3.06 across multiple outings. Colorado at Francis Illinois shows recent line data with ERA near 4.11 and other team pitching metrics.
The Colorado Rockies sold out all three World Series games at Coors Field after a second online sale in about 2 1/2 hours. The team blamed an external malicious attack from automated code programs that flooded the system, with more than 50 000 tickets sold as fans rushed the site.
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