Kibitzer
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. . . eternal! All the Home Towne Team has to do is replicate the 1914 Boston Braves, who were also in last place on July 4 in the National League.
At one point in July, their record was a dismal 26W, 40L. Then they went on a tear with a three-pitcher starting rotation: Rudolph, James, and Tyler. They finished the season on a 70W-19L run that won the NL pennant (Giants in 2nd place, 10.5 games behind). They capped this remarkable season by sweeping the heavily favored A's in four games.
Red Sox fans, take note!
At one point in July, their record was a dismal 26W, 40L. Then they went on a tear with a three-pitcher starting rotation: Rudolph, James, and Tyler. They finished the season on a 70W-19L run that won the NL pennant (Giants in 2nd place, 10.5 games behind). They capped this remarkable season by sweeping the heavily favored A's in four games.
Red Sox fans, take note!