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The Tampa Bay Rays celebrate their first-ever American League title after defeating the Boston Red Sox 3-1 to win the American League championship series in Game 7 in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008.
Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 7
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Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena slides safely into home plate before being tagged by Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek to score on an RBI double by Evan Longoria in the fourth inning of Game 7 of the American League championship series in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008.
Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 6
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon rejoices after helping defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 in Game 6 of the American League championship series in St. Petersburg, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008.
Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 6
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Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek hits a solo home run against Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher James Shields in the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League championship series in St. Petersburg, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. Behind the plate is Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro and home plate umpire Tim McClelland.
Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 5
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Boston Red Sox players celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 in Game 5 of the American League championship series in Boston, Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. Trailing by seven runs with seven outs left in their season, the Red Sox pulled off the biggest postseason rally since 1929.
Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 5
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Boston Red Sox's J.D. Drew hits the game-winning RBI single against Tampa Bay Rays pitcher J.P. Howell in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the American League championship series in Boston, Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. Boston defeated Tampa Bay 8-7. Behind the plate is Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro and home plate umpire Alfonso Marquez.
Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia: Game 5
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The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate on the field after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 5 of the National League championship series to advance to the World Series Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia: Game 5
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Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins hits a home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley during the first inning in Game 5 of the National League championship series Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Los Angeles. Dodgers catcher Russell Martin and home plate umpire Mike Winters are at right.
Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 4
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The Boston Red Sox's Jason Bay takes left field before the ninth inning in Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Tampa Bay Rays in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008. Tampa smacked Boston with a 13-4 blowout for a 3-1 ALCS lead.
Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 4
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Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria hits a solo home run in the first inning against Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield in Game 4 of the American League championship series in Boston, Monday, Oct. 14, 2008.
Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia: Game 4
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Philadelphia Phillies' Matt Stairs hits a two-run home run to to take the lead in the game against Los Angeles Dodgers during the 8th inning in Game 4 of the National League championship series Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Phillies won 7-5 victory for a 3-1 lead in the NL Championship Series.
Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia: Game 4
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Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino celebrates his two-run home run to tie the game against Los Angeles Dodgers during the 8th inning in Game 4 of the National League championship series Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 3
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Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton, right, is congratulated by manager Joe Maddon after defeating the Boston Red Sox 9-1 in Game 3 of the American League championship series in Boston, Monday, Oct. 13, 2008.
Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 3
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Tampa Bay Rays' Carl Crawford runs into Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek as he tries to score on a single by Dioner Navarro in the eighth inning in Game 3 of the American League championship series in Boston, Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. Crawford was out at the plate.
Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia: Game 3
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Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Jonathan Broxton high-fives his teammates after the Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-2, in Game 3 of the National League baseball championship series Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia: Game 3
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, right, holds back Manny Ramirez during a bench-clearing incident during the third inning in Game 3 of the National League baseball championship series against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 2
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Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia runs past the Tampa Bay Rays as they celebrate their 9-8 victory in Game 2 of the American League championship series in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008.
Tampa Bay vs. Boston: Game 1
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Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek reacts after the Tampa Bay Rays' Dioner Navarro struck out to end the game in the ninth inning in Game 1 of the American League championship series in St. Petersburg, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. Boston defeated Tampa Bay 2-0.
Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia: Game 2
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Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher Brad Lidge celebrates with catcher Carlos Ruiz after Game 2 of the National League championship series Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 8-5 to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia: Game 1
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League championship series Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Philadelphia.
