World Series Live Blog: Game 1, Innings 7-9

Top of the 7th:

Hey look, the Red Sox are winning by so much, they're even letting Coco Crisp get in the game. Josh Beckett is still in this game. Why is this? I suppose he's only thrown 78 pitches before this inning.

And here's another strikeout. Studly. Troy Tulowitzki double. Only 13 more of those and it will be a game again. And hey, have you guys heard the one about how Tulowitzki idolized True Yankee Derek Jeter? Kid learns from the best.

Beckett survives another inning without surrendering a run. I think he's done for the night. Ashanti is sining "God Bless America." Where is Ja Rule?

Bottom of the 7th:

This stadium has gotten rather quiet. I think they are just tired of clapping and cheering all game. Probably saving their voices, too. This half inning goes quietly as well. Question: Can the Rockies bounce back tomorrow night? If they get a win, I don't see it happening till Game 3.

Top of the 8th:

Beckett is officially done and Mike Timlin is now in. Let's see if he fairs better than Colorado's bullpen. Shouldn't be too difficult. Strikeout. Kaz Matsui pops out. Two quick outs. He's look just like Beckett. I think it's safe to say that this one is OVA.

And we have another strikeout. This time, it's Matt Holiday. Onwards to the bottom half of the 8th.

Bottom of the 8th:

LaTroy Hawkins is in the game pitching for the Rockies! Ah, LTH. It's been too long. Eric Gagne is warming up in the bullpen for the Red Sox. Man, he must be excited for some solid mopup time.

Kevin Youkilis strikes out and you can hear him swear. (It rhymes with "hit.") Eric Hinske strikes out; Coco Crisp grounds out. It's Gagne time!

Top of the 9th:

How funny would this be if Gagne gave up a ton of runs? Well, Todd Helton pops out and the Rockies are down to their last two outs of this here Game 1. Garrett Atkins flies out to center. One out to go. Brad Hawpe strikes out for the fourth time tonight. And that's all she wrote. Boston: 13 Colorado: 1.

Let's remember this is just one game and anything can happen, but man, this can't do anything at all for Colorado's confidence. Boston just hit the crap out of the ball and Beckett was masterful as usual. That's pretty much the story of this game. Oh also, Jason Varitek has a neatly trimmed beard. That is all.

Good night, friends.