Projo Sox Blog

BY STEVEN KRASNER
Journal Sports Writer

BOSTON -- Left-hander Jeff Francis, who will start Game One of the World Series Wednesday night at Fenway Park, has already pitched in Boston.

Francis blanked the Sox on seven hits over five innings in a 7-1 win on June 13.

He very much enjoyed the experience of pitching at Fenway.

''I was here for the first time in June. Being a young fan for all of my life and watching a lot of big games here, a lot of special things happen here," said Francis. ''It's a ballpark with a lot of history. It's a special baseball place, the fans, the players, the team, the city. You can't really say enough about it. It's a special place and (pitching at Fenway) is something you never forget," said Francis.

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