In 2005, the greatest film in existence was released: Fever Pitch. Starring the iconic Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon, Fever Pitch was a love story for both rom-com and Boston Red Sox fans alike. Since the Boston Red Sox are in the 2018 World Series, it only makes sense to pay tribute to them by watching Fever Pitch for the 261st time. Obviously, please factor in the margin of error— I’m positive I’ve seen this movie way more than 261 times.
The Opening Day Proposal
Does it get any better than Jimmy Fallon “proposing” to Drew Barrymore after only a few weeks of dating? Technically, it’s not a proposal, but it is a HUGE step for Fallon’s character, Ben, to invite Barrymore’s character, Lindsey, to Opening Day at Fenway Park. C’mon that’s a dream date, am I right?
Head Shot
Lindsey is trying to get a promotion at her job, but still keeps her promise of going to the game with Ben. She brings her laptop and is working away while everyone around her is enjoying the game. A foul ball hit by Miguel Tejada nails Lindsey right in the head and she slumps back into her chair. Ben is oblivious that Lindsey has gotten hit and is high-fiving the guy who actually retrieved the foul ball. It’s cinematic gold, honestly.
Dave Roberts Steals the Base
Dave Roberts is one of the greatest actors of our generation. Since the movie follows the real-life 2004 miracle season of the Red Sox, the moment when Roberts (now the LA Dodgers’s Manager) steals second base was a dramatic play in cinematic and sports history. Rarely does an athlete make it in Hollywood— we love a double threat!
Sweet Caroline
Sweet Caroline is the Boston Red Sox anthem (and also one of my mother’s favorite songs). It only made sense for the film to highlight Neil Diamond’s hit with this uplifting scene that gets everyone hyped up.
The Ending
THE. BEST. SCENE. IN. MOVIE. HISTORY. Just watch it. It has everything you never knew you wanted in a movie. Name a more iconic scene— you can’t.
The Red Sox Win—Finally
When the film was originally written, the Red Sox weren’t expected to come back and beat the Yankees. After 86 years, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series when they swept the St. Louis Cardinals. After the game, Barrymore and Fallon stormed the field in character to end the film.
Watch the Boston Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series beginning tonight on FOX