Tampa Bay Rays advance to the World Series for the first time in franchise history,

October 19, 2008September 28, 2021 This Day In Baseball

On October 19, 2008 — Behind the solid performance of starter Matt Garza and the stellar relief work of rookie David Price to finish the game, which included striking out J.D. Drew with the bases loaded to end the eighth, the hometown Rays beat the defending world champion Red Sox, 3-1, in the decisive Game 7 of the ALCS to win their first American League pennant. After posting the worst record in baseball last season, the Rays advance to the World Series and will host the Phillies in Game 1 of the Fall Classic at Tropicana Field. ALCS. Series MVP Matt Garza allows just two hits and one run in 7 innings

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