What: The 2007 October Classic
Where: Boston MA; Denver CO
Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Colorado Rockies
How: The Rockies have won 21 of their last 22 games dating back to the regular season and are 7-0 in the playoffs. The Red Sox beat the Angels and came back from a 3 games to one deficit against Cleveland to make it to their second World Series in four years.
Who wins: Boston Red Sox in 6 games.
Why: The Colorado Rockies have not played in over a week, and while they say that this will not affect them, there is a good chance it will derail their championship hopes. They have relied on their momentum throughout the playoffs but tonight in Game 1 it comes to a stop because of Josh Beckett. If Beckett can pitch yet another postseason gem, he will put his team on the path to another crown, while taking all the air out of the Rockies' sails. A Boston Game 1 win would bring Colorado back down to Earth. If Boston sweeps both games at Fenway, the Rockies must come up huge back home. If the Rockies steal one in Boston, they have a good chance of making it a good series. What is most important as of now is Game 1. It is a must win for Colorado to prove to themselves that they are still the real deal.
My take: Beckett shines in Game 1, Boston then makes it a 2-0 series as they head to Colorado. The Rockies find their tune back home and win two of three, then the Red Sox take Game 6 back home for an remarkable end to an outstanding season.
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