No, this is not a shout out for Janet Evanovich and her hilarious book series. But, last Sunday, the Houston Astros pulled it out in the 11^thinning in the ALCS. Dave and I went to bed at 11:00 though, not knowing that the game would go 11 innings. When Carlos Correa banged a walk-off home run to win it, it tied the series with the Yankees at 1-1. Are you starting to see a pattern here?

Not that we are die-hard Houston fans, but we are Justin Verlander fans, so it would be satisfying to see them take home the crown. JV is leading the league in WHIP, WAR and wins. He has allowed the fewest hits per nine innings, too. He leads the league in innings pitched and games started. So, clearly our vote for the Cy Young goes to JV, making it his second time to receive that prestigious award. 

This is coincidence I’m sure, but Dave had his 11^thbone marrow biopsy on Monday. He is probably leading the league in that category as well. His slow recovery is about as frustrating as watching the Detroit Tigers have one of their worst seasons ever. Our trips to the clinic always revolve around his blood counts and any new symptoms. And on Monday, his counts presented to be more promising than they have in a long time. In fact, we got a little emotional when we saw them. His mouth is down to one sore that is now smaller than a bottle cap. Even though he is eating better, it has not been reflective on the scale. Losing yet another 5 pounds this past week is about the only thing that raised our doctor’s eyebrows. Our goal for next week is to come back five pounds heavier. Heck, I know it can be done. I’ve done it myself a time or two. 

We are excited for the results from this bone marrow biopsy. It will be another miracle. Prayers answered. Again, thank you for being a part of our journey. We are counting on lucky 11 to be a true testament of all that the Tag Team has accomplished.