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October 21, 2007
BY JOE McDONALD
Journal Sports Writer
BOSTON -- Like a true rookie, the Red Sox’ Jacoby Ellsbury did not address the local and national media following tonight's Game Six victory for Boston.
Ellsbury, who made his postseason debut as he replaced the struggling Coco Crisp, decided it was best to sneak away from Fenway Park unnoticed after his 1-for-5 performance, including his RBI and run scored. After all, rookies should be seen and not heard, especially in the ALCS.
But even though Ellsbury pulled a no-show in the clubhouse, his efforts this season have not gone unnoticed to his veteran teammates.
''Even the first day he was here he didn’t look overmatched,'' said third baseman Mike Lowell. ''I think what is impressive about him is he hasn’t seen live pitching in a while. He has something special. He has a different spark. The speed factor and not too many guys score from first base on a ball down the line in left field at Fenway, and he made it look easy. He definitely brings a different element to the game that’s exciting, and I think the fans feed off that. They like it a lot.''
The Red Sox do, too.
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