2007 ALCS Game 5
Red Sox force Game 6 back in Boston with 7–1 Game 5 win.
via Wikipedia: 2007 Boston Red Sox season · see source
In the ALCS, the Red Sox defeated the American League Central champion Cleveland Indians in seven games, despite falling behind 3–1 in the series. With Josh Beckett on the mound again for Game 5, the Red Sox dominated, with Kevin Youkilis driving in three and David Ortiz driving in two to power a 7–1 Red Sox victory to force a Game 6 back in Boston.
Quick Facts
- Series context
- ALCS Game 5 (Red Sox down 3-1 in series)
- Opponent
- Cleveland Indians
- Venue
- Jacobs Field, Cleveland
- Final score
- Boston Red Sox 7, Cleveland Indians 1
- Key moment
- Kevin Youkilis driving in three and David Ortiz driving in two
- Series outcome
- Red Sox win series 4-3
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