Monday night brought the return of the original “Dirt Dog”, Trot Nixon, to Fenway Park. It was an emotional night for him and his wife as they were honored before the game. Then it was time for both teams to get down to business and of course, the Sox came out on top. Let’s take a look at what the Boston area and Cleveland media have to say about last night’s game.
Curt Schilling breaks down last night’s start and talks about his splitter coming back to life. [38 Pitches]
Trot Nixon was mic’d up during batting practice. [NESN]
Amalie Benjamin explains what happened in the 9th inning of last night’s game. [Boston Globe]
Eric Wedge wasn’t happy with Rick Reed again writes Paul Hoyne. [The Plain Dealer]
Mark Murphy talks about the splitter making Schill whole again. [Boston Herald]
It was an emotional return to Fenway for Trot and Kathryn Nixon writes Paul Doyle. [Hartford Courant]
Amalie Benjamin talks about Kevin Youkilis, Dustin Pedroia, Big Papi, Manny Delcarmen and Mike Timlin in her Red Sox notebook. [Boston Globe]
Kevin Youkilis proved his point to Dustin Pedroia on who was faster writes Kevin McNamara and Shalise Manza Young. [Providence Journal]
Rob Bradford writes that it’s all good for the Red Sox right now. [Boston Herald]
Trot Nixon deserved the tip of the cap last night writes Bob Ryan. [Boston Globe]
Nick Cafardo was at the Rocket’s minor league start last night and tells us he’s ready for the show. [Boston Globe]
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