Clutch Hitting

[Cambridge]

I'll take credit for this one...I put on my Ortiz tee shirt in the 7th...even though I'd worn it to the gym two days before. My GF was not pleased...as it was very ripe. I had to sit on the other couch for the remainder of the game. It was worth it.

[DanMcQ]

This hit-maker is off the charts

[TrueHoyaBlue]

Well, even this might not satisfy SF and other doubters, but it's tough to argue with these numbers

It's not an illusion that David Ortiz comes through in walkoff situations every time.

According to Sox historian Allan Wood, webmaster of the Joy of Sox, Ortiz has come to the plate 19 times in potential walkoff situations since the end of the 2004 regular season (postseasons included) and reached base 16 times. He is 11-for-14 (.786), with 7 HR and 20 RBI.

In 2005 and 2006, he is 8-for-9, with 5 HR and 15 RBI!

Amazing.

www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2006/08/papi_really_doe.html