The Awesomeness of Roy Halladay

He's not a Red Sox, but I sure wish he were because he's one of the best, if not the best pitcher in baseball today. The baseball fan in me was thrilled to watch history being made tonight when Halladay, who had waited 11 years to pitch in the post-season threw the first no-hitter in over 50 years and only the second ever in playoff baseball. Only one walk kept him from throwing his second perfect game of the year. The opposition, the Cincinnati Reds, are no pushovers--they scored the most runs in the National League this season. Halladay owned this game from the very beginning, his only blip being the walk, but when you throw a no-no in the playoffs, you can't quibble with one base on balls. He also chipped in at the plate, knocking in the second Phillies run in the second inning. Yes, it is the National League, where the number 9 guy in the lineup is the pitcher, but that doesn't take away from what he accomplished tonight. He was dominant in the American League when he played for the Blue Jays. Pitching on eight days' rest, there was no sign of rust on the Phillies' ace. I'm sad that the Sox aren't in it, but seeing an awesome pitching performance, and baseball history being made is why I'm watching the playoffs this year.