The Tampa Bay Rays won their American League Division Series, eliminating the Chicago White Sox in four games with a 6-2 win early Monday evening at U.S. Cellular Field. Rays center fielder B.J. Upton blasted two homers, and the Rays bullpen dominated once again, tossing 3 1/3 scoreless innings and allowing only one hit. Starter Andy Sonnanstine pitched into the sixth inning, expressing a calm demeanor on the mound while allowing only two solo homers. The White Sox offense never became untracked in the game, managing a meager four hits, including two solo home runs. Chicago's roller coaster season finally ended after winning three straight games against three different opponents to close out the regular season, including a one-game playoff with the Twins to decide the AL Central Champion.
Meanwhile, rookie Jed Lowrie stroked a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth to send the Boston Red Sox into the American League Championship Series against AL East rival Tampa Bay. Boston received seven more scoreless innings from Jon Lester, making it 14 ALDS innings without allowing an earned run for the southpaw. Game One of the ALCS will be played on Friday evening.
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