Rays Are For Real-Rays 7 Red Sox 6 !!!

July 3, 2008 |

Evan Longoria, Carlos Pena and Akinori Iwamura celebrate at home after Longoria and Pena scored runs in the seventh inning on a Gabe Gross hit.

Red Sox nation has to be wondering, what is it going to take to beat the young and upcoming Tampa Bay Rays. Last the Rays over came a 4-1 hole and beat the Red Sox last night 7-6. Rookie sensation Evan Longoria went 3-4 last night and drove in three runs. Along with young stud B.J. Upton who made the play of the game with and centerfield grab. The manager of the Rays Joe Maddon had this to say”It’s a really good feeling. I can’t tell you that I expected it — I’d be lying — but right now … we do expect to win on a nightly basis,” As for the Red Sox they are now 0-6 this season going up against the Rays at home. And last night the Rays had a sold out game. The Rays also when they’re having more than 30,000 in there ball park this season are 12-1. The Rays lead the American League East by 3.5 games. But more importantly have a 5 game lead in the lost column. It doesn’t get any easier for Boston who take the Yankees in a four game series at Yankee Stadium.

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