2008 Boston Red Sox Season
The Boston Red Sox' 2008 season began on March 25, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan for the MLB Japan Opening Day 2008. The Red Sox were attempting to become the first repeat World Series Champions since the 1999–2000 New York Yankees and also be the first repeat Champions of the 21st century. They also tried to become World Series Champions three times in five years. At the 2008 MLB All Star Game 7 Red Sox players were selected. The Red Sox clinched a spot in the American League Division Series with their 5–4 win over the Cleveland Indians. On September 28, the Red Sox officially retired Johnny Pesky's number 6 jersey. The Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the ALDS and as of October 19, were tied 3–3 with the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS. Jed Lowrie of the Boston Red Sox became the fourth rookie in MLB history to end a postseason series by a walk-off hit. They were, however, beat 3–1 in Game 7 on October 19.
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