Homefield advantage does play a factor in post-season play, though not as big as the media would like you to believe. At critical points in the game, it does feel good to have the support of the crowd behind you, but the fans don’t necessarily make the difference between getting a hit and striking out. There are certain places where the fans try to make it uncomfortable for the opposing team by creating a hostile environment. Anaheim is NOT one of these places.

In my playing days, Anaheim was very family friendly. Disneyland is there, most of the crowd is made up of families, their unofficial mascot is a cute monkey, and they hit balloons together to cheer for their team. If the Red Sox are able to get to the next round, they may visit the Bronx… which is a different experience altogether.