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October 20, 2007

IN-GAME NOTE: Historic grand slam by Drew (updated)

AP Photo
J.D. Drew, right, gets congratulations from David Ortiz, left rear, and Kevin Youkilis (20) after hitting a grand slam off Cleveland Indians pitcher Fausto Carmona in the first inning in Game 6 of the American League Champions Series.

J.D. Drew’s grand slam home run last night was the third postseason slam in Red Sox history. The others were hit by Johnny Damon (second inning of Game Seven against the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS) and Troy O’Leary (seventh inning of Game Five against the Indians in the 1999 ALDS).
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It was the first postseason grand slam ever hit by the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
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The home run was the fourth postseason HR of Drew's career, and his second in a League Championship Series game.

Posted by Art Martone at 8:56 PM | Permalink

Comments

If that home run holds up as the winning runs Theo can still claim he's a genius for picking up Drew last offseason.

Thom Cahir | October 20, 2007 9:08 PM link

Ah - reminds me of hungar bark in the series of 93!

Ben | October 20, 2007 9:42 PM link