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The Red Sox deliver an early Christmas present in 2018

By Brendan Mizgala

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Alex Cora #20 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his team's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Alex Cora #20 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his team's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 1: David Price of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with The Commissioner’s Trophy during the first quarter of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on November 1, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Like I said in the open, I had some serious trouble narrowing things down. I was either going to blow past the 12 I desired or I was going to be so strict I wouldn’t hit it. I got close, but this is the ultimate way to end 2018. Going into the season we were favorites but not the top dog.

During the season the Red Sox won 108 games and yet were somehow underdogs in each of their three postseason series. When all was said and done, the Boston Red Sox were the World Series Champions. Raising the Commissioner’s Trophy for the fourth time in 15 seasons. Setting a franchise record for wins while never hitting a true slump.

Running into the Dodgers in the World Series had me nervous but Boston never wavered. Barring the game 3 extra-inning loss, this was a flawless run to the title. On this run, Boston would go 11-3, just ridiculous when you think about it. This team just wouldn’t quit and never let the headlines get to them. And if they did, it was as motivation to shut the naysayers up.

I’ve been beyond lucky in seeing the Red Sox win four titles in my lifetime. I was side by side with my Father in 2004 as he saw their first in 86 years, I was by his side again this year. This team is creating memories for families than many of the Fenway Faithful never thought would happen. I wholeheartedly look forward to what this group of guy can do in 2019 and I look forward to watching every game with ya!

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and a safe New Year’s. Go Sox!

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