The London Series between the Yankees and Red Sox was a smashing success first of all for the Yanks, who scored 29 runs and swept the series. It also worked out very well for baseball in general. Star fans like Stephen King and ex-players like Phil Hughes tuned in and were engaged, as were thousands of Londoners who hadn’t experienced much baseball before. Next year, it’ll be the Cardinals and Cubs’ turn. Back state-side, the All-Star rosters were completed, with the usual deserving nods, excited players and, yes, a few snubs. And the Mets capped a big day of baseball with a comeback against the Braves.
No, the Red Sox didn’t hold up their end of the bargain and win a game. But an engaged audience and nearly 120,000 fans in person makes the weekend a success for everyone involved.
I was in the car and listening to the play-by-play of the Yankees and Red Sox in London. After Rick Porcello gave up 6 runs and left after just a third of an inning, the announcer remarked, “Well you know, Porcello’s never pitched well in Europe.”
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) June 29, 2019
I can think of no better way to grow the game in Europe than a Yankees Red Sox 7 hour game
— Phil Hughes (@PJHughes45) June 29, 2019
Here are some of the British calls from #Yankees-Red Sox game (via Reddit): pic.twitter.com/dvHnZ0xiQG
— Max Wildstein (@MaxWildstein) June 29, 2019
Thank you, London.
Next year, the @Cubs and the @Cardinals come together for the #LondonSeries. pic.twitter.com/0mdBgQ0aPD
— MLB (@MLB) June 30, 2019
One of the fun parts about the All-Star game is seeing the players come together to root for one another and how excited the first-time selections get. The Midsummer Classic is alive and well.
The NL All-Star roster is loaded. pic.twitter.com/z6WNi7uF6x
— MLB (@MLB) June 30, 2019
AL All-Star roster looking 🔥. pic.twitter.com/D2zgeknezh
— MLB (@MLB) June 30, 2019
Crazy crazy. Unreal feeling. Super special moment for not only myself, but the few who are consistently by my side and in my corner. Hopefully the first of many all-stars. The climb continues! ⭐️ #HDMH pic.twitter.com/KeX3smHarI
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) June 30, 2019
Congrats @Lindor12BC and @javy23baez 🌟🌟… representing 🇵🇷
— Carlos Correa (@TeamCJCorrea) June 30, 2019
The final game of the weekend was one of the best, a back-and-forth affair that the Mets won with a five-run eighth inning.
The All-Stars shine. #MetsWin!
FINAL: #Mets 8 – Atlanta 5
Box: https://t.co/AHb3K36T4L pic.twitter.com/N98njJ8pBh
— New York Mets (@Mets) July 1, 2019
