Boston Strong--Sox Win in Motown!

Well, I know you haven't seen much here since the end of the regular season. I've been running around counting penguins, blue footed boobies, tortoises and iguanas in the Galapagos Islands, and getting playoff results ain't exactly easy, given the logistics, internet reception, and time differences (depending exactly where you are at a particular moment). Thanks to texting, I was aware of the results of each Divisional playoff, but few details, other than Papi's pair of shots. Same story in the first two games for the AL crown vs. the Bengals.
Which brings me to the title, Boston Strong. For years, decades, in fact, there has been a phrase that fully expressed the Celtics and their unrelenting drive to win, even in the worst of situations. That phrase is "Celtic Pride". Well, starting this season, a new phrase has arisen in Boston sports to rival Celtic Pride as an expression of a team's determination to never give up, and, more important, to press on for the win, no matter what the obstacle. That new phrase is BOSTON STRONG.  Created in the aftermath of the devastating bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon as a way to rally the spirits of the Hub and, in turn, its sports fans, it has been as constant as the Northern Star in guiding Sox fans and the team they loyally follow, all spirit directed at victory, no matter what.
How else to describe Papi's grand slam in Game 2 against the Tigers two days ago, which tied the score after the Hose had been down, first five zip, and then, 5-1, and looking at a possible two zip game deficit? Even better, what else could it be than Boston Strong that lifted Nap's game winning shot into the right center cheaps at Comerica Park tonight in spite of the gem-like offerings of the Bengals' starter, Verlander?
There the Sox were, few hits and fewer opportunities, as Verlander kept tossing up K's, ultimately 10 in all. Finally, after being among those ten Verlander K's earlier on in the game, Nap worked the count to 3-2. Finally, a pitch in the high end of the zone and out over the far corner of the dish; a pitch that allowed the Sox first sacker to get full extension of his arms and, POW! It's even more interesting that Nap got it. This is because his first career homer way back when he was a rookie came against the same Justin Verlander.
Offensively, the rest of the lineup didn't produce much, merely three hits. But that run turned out to be enough. Bolstered by a start by Lackey that was almost as sparkling as Verlander's, with 8 K's in 6 2/3 innings and just a walk free four hits allowed, and followed by its very good pen. Breslow and Tazawa between them allowing a single hit and a pair of freebies over an inning of work, were then followed by Uehara for a four out save. He allowed a hit, but simultaneously nailed a pair of K's while facing three of the four most dangerous Detroit hitters. Boston Strong, indeed!