2007 ALCS Game 5

Lore & Background

The source states that once more, the Red Sox faced ALCS elimination. 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 the ALCS back to Boston.

In Their Own Story

The air hung heavy over Cleveland as the Red Sox dugout watched in silence. Manny Ramírez had told reporters that if the Red Sox were eliminated, it wouldn't be 'the end of the world.' His comments seemed laissez faire at the time, as many members of the Boston media chose to interpret them as meaning that Manny would not put forth his best effort in the games to come. Fate proved them wrong though. 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 the ALCS back to Boston.

Did You Know?

• The source states that Manny Ramírez told reporters that if the Red Sox were eliminated, it wouldn't be 'the end of the world.'
• The source notes that many members of the Boston media interpreted Ramírez's comments as meaning he would not put forth his best effort.
• The source says that with Josh Beckett on the mound again for Game 5, the Red Sox dominated.
• The source reports that Kevin Youkilis drove in three runs in Game 5.
• The source reports that David Ortiz drove in two runs in Game 5.