Maybe the Boston Red Sox should just spot the opposing team a few games next time they make it to the ALCS. Seems like they like to play from behind, and don't get serious until their backs are against the wall.
With that said, the Sox were able to stay alive last night, thanks to a few key players.
First, Josh Beckett has not been the pitcher he was last season, and might still have something wrong with him, but he turned in a solid effort that allowed the Sox to move on without having to go deep into the bullpen.
Also, Jason Veritek got his first hit in a LONG time, but what a way to snap out of it, a home run to help silence the Rays fans at the Trop. Plus, David Ortiz hit the ball hard agian after breaking out of his slump with the big home run in Game 5.
So the fate of Boston and Red Sox Nation rests on the shoulder and arm of Jon Lester. Lester has turned into the Sox ace this summer and has been the guy they've turned to in big-time games. This is the same guy that survived cancer and came back last year to pitch in a crucial game in last year's ALCS as the Sox came back from down 3-1 against the Indians. Lester went on to start the World Series clincher against the Rockies and then throw a no-hitter against the Royals this summer.
He's got another big game in his hands now.
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