Game seven is about to get underway. With switch hitters, the Red Sox have six lefties in the lineup against Garza. Lefties have about the same BA and OBA against Matt, but they do hit for more power than righties. That may be somewhat balanced by Garza's ability to limit extra base hits in Tampa Bay.

Update: Crisp tries to bunt his way on, but Garza throws him out. Angel Hernandez takes over for the injured Derryl Cousins on the umpiring crew.

Pedroia hits a home run down the leftfield line for Boston's first run of the game. So much for Garza keeping the ball in the park and allowing less power to righties.

Update: Ortiz draws a walk but the Rays allow no more runs. They find themselves in a hole going to the bottom of the first, 1-0.