Red Sox and Rays Video Preview – Playoffs
October 6, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Playoffs
On Monday, both the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays advanced in the American League playoffs. The two AL East teams will now play each other, with the Rays having home field advantage in the best of seven series.
To advance, the Red Sox got a big hit from rookie Jed Lowrie. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Lowrie delivered a series winning single against the Los Angeles Angels to end the game. Scoring the winning run was Jason Bay as the Red Sox won 3-2.
The Rays had a hero of their own on Monday night. BJ Upton hit two home runs — solo shots in the 1st and 3rd innings off of Chicago White Sox starter Gavin Floyd. Carlos Pena also chipped in with a 3-for-4 and two RBI effort.
The first game between the Red Sox and Rays will be on Friday at 8PM EST. Here is a Red Sox versus Rays video preview:
You have to agree with Kruk. Plus the Devil Rays will suffer from inexperience. Is there anybody outside of Tampa and Philadelphia not hoping for Dodgers-Red Sox World Series showcasing Manny in his return to Boston?