Technically, last night's Red Sox game versus the Tampa Bay Rays was the Sunday Night Baseball game on ESPN. However, it took until Monday morning to decide a winner. The game finally ended at 1:54 a.m. this morning. Pedroia drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the 16th inning on the way to a 1-0 victory.
This is the type of game that defines a team. When a game goes that long, it becomes as much a mental game as a physical game. Usually, the team that perseveres and withstands the physical tiredness with a strong mind ends up on top.
This Red Sox team doesn't quit. They play through injuries better than any other team in the league. I think overcoming the rocky start to the season has made them a stronger team because they know that no obstacle is too high to overcome. It is a characteristic that creates championship teams. Just ask the '04 Red Sox.
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