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Sox fan reflects on playoff race while traveling in Ireland

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Sox fan reflects on playoff race while traveling in Ireland
Summary

A Boston Red Sox follower shares experiences from Ireland during the postseason. Writing from the Wild Atlantic Way, the fan expresses challenges in staying connected to the team's playoff race due to a five-hour time difference and limited access to news. With a secured winning record, the fan feels detached from the action. This narrative draws a parallel to a similar experience in 1978, when another fan returned from Ireland as the team's significant lead diminished. The exploration captures the blend of travel and sports fandom amidst critical game moments.

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  • •Fan writes from County Mayo to County Donegal in Ireland.
  • •Experiences difficulty following Sox games due to time difference.
  • •Connects current experience to a relative's past Sox trip in 1978.
  • •Secured winning record for the Red Sox heading into postseason.
  • •Fan hopes for no repeat of the 1978 playoff collapse.
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  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — It turns out that following the Red Sox playoff race from Ireland is pretty hard
What they're saying
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Ever since I’ve been brought into the Over The Monster family, I’ve had the privilege of writing these little articles in plenty of places: a bedroom, an in-laws house, the john, you name it. One place I haven’t done so is an entirely different continent. That changes now. I’m writing this piece on my phone’s […]

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