Fighting two enemies

My head hurt last night figuring out where my hopes should lie in the battle between the first-place Rays and wild card-leading Yankees.

Christine said I should focus first on the wild card, but I hate conceding anything, no matter how tough and talented Tampa is. And hey, we have a chance to win our third straight tonight against a playoff-caliber team.

This morning, the Globe suggested the Empire is crumbling and vulnerable. I guess the Globe and Christine make rational arguments, but I'm a fan. Let's knock 'em both off.

There's no doubting where my allegiance lies this weekend: I'll be anti-Phillies, and Christine will be anti-Red Sox. (She usually is anyway.)

Red Sox vs. Phillies history: Click here for a look back at the Red Sox and Phillies battles, SoxandPhils style. Our posts from June 2008 have details from each year of interleague play between the two teams.

Today: I had a long day at work, the Phillies beat the Cubs, and the Red Sox lead the Twins.