Keith Foulke, a hero to Boston Red Sox Nation for getting the final out in the 2004 World Series to break the 86-year-old Curse of the Bambino, was looking forward to his role as manager of the Boston Hunters in the inaugural season of the Women's Pro Baseball League, which is playing exclusively in Springfield at Robin Roberts Stadium.
His tenure lasted all of three games.
In an interview with The State Journal-Register on Tuesday, Aug. 11, Foulke did his best to keep his words polite and professional regarding his ouster. But it's clear he believes the league gave him a raw deal.
"It's just disappointing," Foulke said. "At the end of the day, I walk with my head held high. I didn't do anything wrong. I didn't say anything derogatory, I didn't say anything mean to my players, ever. I was always really positive. I think the ownership just kind of had a change of mind on the schedule that we'd agreed upon. I was the manager, but I wasn't going to be able to be there full time, and ultimately, they didn't think that was a good plan."
Before Saturday's game with the New York Heights, Foulke was informed by league ownership — led by Keith Stein, along with commissioner Justine Siegal — they were relieving him of his duties.

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