Brian Downey : David Ortiz may have been the scariest thing to the Cardinals this season . Sparky Anderson refused to let George Brett hit after being burned by him once too often . ` ` Big Papi '' was awesome at the plate : 11 hits in 12 official times at home before Game 6 . Downey : Cardinals had to walk Ortiz four times in the final game ; they lost anyway . Red Sox claimed the series as their own in large part due to Ortiz , Downey says .
Brian Downey : David Ortiz may have been the scariest thing to the Cardinals this season . ` ` Big Papi '' was awesome at the plate : 11 hits in 12 official times at home before Game 6 . Downey : Cardinals had to walk Ortiz four times in the final game ; they lost anyway . Red Sox claimed the series as their own in large part due to Ortiz , Downey says .