The whole pregame story is the pitchers.
Jon Lester was undergoing treatment for cancer one year ago. His rookie season had been cut short by his diagnosis, which only took place because he happened to be on a road trip to Seattle, which is his hometown. When his dad met him at the airport it was obvious that his son wasn't right. Yes, dad made son go to the doctor. And saved his life. How cool would it be for Jon Lester to clinch a World Series victory for his team?
About the same as Aaron Cook getting the win to let his team live another day. Cook hasn't pitched since August 10. He pulled that treacherous oblique muscle on that day. He's just now well. This is the longest a World Series starting pitcher has gone between starts since 1955. And that isn't even a third of the story. In 2004 Cook left a game dizzy and disoriented. He was suffering a pulmonary embolism. The first surgery, including the removal of a rib, cleared the blood clots and saved his life. The second, in December of that year, restored normal bloodflow and eventually let him resume his career. He went back to the minors and rebuilt his life and his career.
Look no further for the human interest, up close and personal stories tonight. It's all about the pitcher's mound.
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