Game 2: Schilling goes out in style

Philip McCarthy: This was the game I expected. Also: He thanks Schilling and says Okijima might be the better Japanese deal.

In case you've ever wondered what "Red Sox" looks like in Hebrew, wonder no more.

Anali and her brother were in an elevator yesterday:

... The elevator stopped and a priest walked in. I know this sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but it's not. The priest couldn't help but hear us talking about the Sox, so he says for us to pray hard for the Sox, if we believe in that sort of thing. We all agreed that we would. Every little bit helps. Then we all talked about how it's so nice seeing people so happy and coming together all because of the Sox.

Some people in other parts of the country may think that Bostonians are cold. That's a whole different post, but I can tell you this. When the Sox are winning and in the World Series, normally reserved people start talking to everyone. We can't contain ourselves! We're just busting with happiness and pride! ...

Dan Kennedy says the Sox should re-sign Schilling:

Especially after last night.

Jim Sullivan goes wow:

... Last night was about as good a night as I've ever had as a sports fan. Not only did the Red Sox take a commanding 2 games to one lead in the World Series, but the Boston College Eagles remained undefeated. They beat Virginia Tech, 14 - 10, in an absolutely thrilling finish. ...

Shawn Medeiros considers Papajima.

Kristen at Basegirl Jacoby Ellsbury does his part to end world hunger by stealing second to ensure tacos for America!

... This one...this one was not easy. This one had that postseason feel to it. That "this could go completely to shit at any second" feel. This is something I'm used to. But Schilling did what he's capable of doing and, once he got it together after a slow start, pitched a beautiful game. Of course, the Sox would be nowhere this season, or this postseason, without their bullpen, Manny Delcarmen Bullpen Band and all. Okajima, in particular, has pitched more than I often think is strictly wise, but has risen to the challenge every time. And just think, this is the guy we got to keep Matsuzaka company.

Then there's Papelbon who is apparently also capable of some impressive gymnastic moves out there on the field should the situation require it. And I mean, the Papel-parents are completely normal-looking folks. There is virtually no indication in that picture that those people have spawned the unholy union of Nolan Ryan and Michael Flatley, Lord of the Dance. ...

Capn Ho now realizes that Sox cap he's worn while watching every game since Game 5 of the ALCS is why the Sox are doing so well:

Bruce: Memo to Boyz II Men: Go back II voice lessonz. Thank U.

Dave Scott says that if Bill Simmons ever wants to remember what it's like to be a Boston sports writer, he should read this piece by Dan Wetzel (who, among other things, discusses Wally: "The only real issue is Wally the Mascot, a useless fluff of green that dances around. If there was justice the FBI would allow a 48-hour reprieve to Whitey Bulger so he could reassemble the Winter Hill Gang and have Wally wind up in the trunk of an abandoned car at Castle Island. Or the job could go to Rifleman Flemmi. Or Howie Carr. Whatever it takes.").

Harry gives the Globe its due:

The front page picture captured the sweetest moment of the night at Fenway -- the instant when Curt Schilling's lip trembled as he walked of the field.

Talonvaki is ecstatic that Red Sox Nation now extends to Woodland, Calif., the hometown she shares with Dustin Pedroia.