BALTIMORE — The last time the Red Sox had somebody other than David Ortiz start a playoff game at designated hitter, they still were trying to snap the “Curse of the Bambino.”
The year was 1999, and the DH was Brian Daubach, who was 0-for-2 as the Sox lost Game 5 of the ALCS to the New York Yankees.
Auditions still are being held for the role of DH for a potential postseason run this year, and Sam Travis is getting a chance to prove he’s worthy, starting with last night’s 1-0 win against the Baltimore Orioles in 11 innings.