Back in September 2004, Batter's Box ran its first unofficial Write Your Own Headlines contest; later re-christened the "Splashy Headlines Contest," we ran versions again in May and again in July of this past season; see those for inspiration.
This Special World Series Edition has a few simple rules: write a New York Post or New York Daily News-style banner headline about something that might occur in this World Series; a second "subhead" is permissible, but feel free to offer an explanation for the headline to clarify if necessary. No "Rocket" puns will be eligible for prizes. Did we say prizes? Oh yes ... the winner of the "Best Headline" offered before the end of the series earns fifty billion Batter's Box points, good wherever Batter's Box points are accepted. And Mike Moffatt will prepare your family of six (or you and five guests) a special fried cuttlefish sandwich barbecue next summer!
The obvious ones -- "Andy's Dandy, Pettitte Hurls Shutout," and "Great Scott! Podsednik Leads Sox to Win" -- are too easy and should be avoided. A few examples to get you started, then ...
SACRIFICIAL LAMB
Mike's Fly Ball in Ninth Gives Houston Victory
JOSE, CAN YOU? SI!
ChiSox' Contreras Controls Astros
BERKMAN AMONG BOYS
Lance Slams Three Homers in Houston Romp
THREE, WILLY!
Taveras' Game-Winning Triple Caps Comeback
GAME TWO'S IN THE BAGWELL
Houston DH Single-handedly Evens up Series
BACK TO BACKE
Dye, Konerko Connect Off Houston Starter in 1st
ASTROS FIND COTTS UNCOMFORTABLE
Chicago Reliever Dominant in Key Situations
HOUSTON BLAMES DUSTIN, THE WIND
Hermanson, Stiff Breeze, Halt Houston Bats
JUAN ON JUAN
Gutierrez Can't Get Uribe in Key At-Bat
VIZ-A-VIZ MATCHUP FIZZLES
Jose Walks, K's Against Namesake Luis Vizcaino
TALKIN' BASEBALL: WILLIE, SCOTTY AND THE GOOCH
Harris, Podsednik, Iguchi Spark Sox
LIVE AND LET DYE
White Sox Extend Series Behind Powerful OF
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