Tampa survives, advance to fall classic where Phillies await

Despite a first inning homer from Dustin Pedroia the Rays rallied Sunday night to take the decisive game of the ALCS 3-1, and send the defending World Series champion Red Sox home to ponder Matt Cassel’s arm strength.

Matt Garza out dueled Jon Lester and the Rays rookie pitcher David Price pitched 1.1 innings of shutout ball, getting out of a bases loaded jam in eighth, to get the save and send Tampa in to full out party mode.

The Rays will now play the Phillies, starting Wednesday night, who clinched the National League pennant finishing the L.A. Dodgers off in five games.

2008 World Series

Game 1: Philadelphia @ Tampa Bay Wed Oct 22- 8 PM FOX

Game 2: Philadelphia @ Tampa Bay Thu Oct 23- 8 PM FOX

Game 3: Tampa Bay @ Philadelphia Sat Oct 25- 8 PM FOX

Game 4: Tampa Bay @ Philadelphia Sun Oct 26- 8 PM FOX

Game 5: Tampa Bay @ Philadelphia Mon Oct 27- 8 PM FOX *

Game 6: Philadelphia @ Tampa Bay Wed Oct 29- 8 PM FOX *

Game 7: Philadelphia @ Tampa Bay Thu Oct 30- 8 PM FOX *

* If Necessary

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