We already know there’s no way you’re going to miss Game 2 on Wednesday, 10 p.m. start or not. However, we’re wondering what you’re going to tell your boss when you walk in two hours late Thursday morning after getting four hours of sleep. So ... give us your top 10 excuses you’re going to use for being tardy (and no, stuck in traffic just won’t cut it).

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Late?! I'm on California time pal. I'm an hour early!

C, Stoneham

I wanted to see my favorite player Manny Ortez hit a home run for a "W".

John, Beacon Hill

Excuse? No need for an excuse, it's a given. If my employer is so stupid to need an excuse, I'll just quit and find a more understanding company.

jeff, cambridge

You mean today wasn't a holiday.

Matt, Danvers, Ma

No excuses here.....I will tell my boss I am late because I was up late watching the Red Sox game. I work woth many Red Sox fans, and my boss is not a big baseball fan, but, he understands what this means to Red Sox Nation. Thank god I work for a great guy!!!

Jeanette , Nashua, NH

One beer led to two beers which led to 5 beers which led to 10 beers. Before I knew it sir, the Sox had won and I was buck naked next to my naked buddy and some hooker.

Ryan, Milton

Mike Scioscia called....he needed me to pitch in long relief last night.

Dana, Boston

My dog ate the alarm clock!

Mike, North Port, FL

Red Sox fans have jobs?

Matt, Hermosa Beach, CA

MY CAR WAS FLOODED BY THE TEARS FROM ANGEL FANS

THOMAS, PALMDALE