A sure thing

SPORTING GOODS

Was there any doubt that when Julian Tavarez came in with a 2-1 lead in the 12th, that he would blow the save?

Was there any doubt that Francona's insistence on having a wild pitcher intentionally walk a man to load the bases would backfire?

To no one's surprise but Tito, Tavarez was forced to groove one with a 3 ball count and the bases loaded, leading to a walk off grand slam. And 11 innings of 1-run ball is wasted just like that.