Red Sox Force Game 7 against Rays – Video
October 18, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Playoffs
After overcoming a 7-0 deficit late in Game 5, the Boston Red Sox continue to fight. In Game 6, the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays in Tampa Bay to force a Game 7.
The Rays got off to a good start with postseason hero BJ Upton hitting a home run to put the team up 1-0. But with the game tied 2-2, Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek hit a solo shot in the top of the sixth inning to put Boston up for good as they went on to win 4-2.
Now in Game 7, all the pressure is on the upstart Rays. The good news is that they will have the game at home. The bad news is that the Red Sox have a huge experience advantage and will be much better equipped to deal with the added pressure.
Game 7 of the American League Championship Series will take place on Sunday night and will feature Jon Lester of the Red Sox going against Matt Garza of the Rays. The winner of the game will advance to play the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2008 World Series.
Here is a video showing the highlights of Game 6 and previewing of Game 7:
