Boston Red Sox Force ALCS Game 7 vs Tampa Bay Rays
Sunday, October 19th, 2008The Boston Red Sox forced Game 7 of the ALCS by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 and trying up the ALCS 3-3. Josh Beckett pitched a solid five innings for the Red Sox. Kevin Youkilis and Jason Varitek hit key home runs for the Sox. Just a few short days ago, the Rays were seven outs away from the World Series with a 7-0 lead over the Red Sox. Now, game 7 will be held Sunday and the winner will go to the World Series. The Red Sox are 9-0 under Francona with elimination on the line in the Championship Series.