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The American League Division Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox has cast a spotlight on the Rays' rookie right fielder, Wil Myers.  The Boston fans seem to have selective memory in how they have chosen to handle the situation.

Through the first 18 innings of the Red Sox-Rays ALDS, the American League East champions have protected home field, taken a commanding 2-0 lead in a best-of-five series and bludgeoned a pitching staff that seemed poised to taken on a powerful offense.

FINAL: Boston 7, Tampa Bay 4

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays battled in Game 2, with the Red Sox ultimately coming out on top, 7-4.

The Red Sox are now up 2-0 as the series heads to Tampa Bay on Monday.

Jacoby Ellsbury went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI, while David Ortiz had two solo home runs.

David Price got rocked for seven runs in seven innings, as left-handed hitters were 6-for-12 with five runs scored and three RBI.

Pitching wins championships. It's that easy.

Jon Lester and Max Scherzer backed up that belief with their Game 1 performances in the ALDS.

The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers jumped out to 1-0 series leads in their respective ALDS series on Friday night, and while there is certainly still plenty of baseball to be played for their opponents, Game 2 will be crucial.

The Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland A's will be looking to even things up in Game 2 and avoid falling behind 0-2 prior to heading back home.

There are a few key adjustments for these two teams to make if they want to come away with a victory on Saturday, so here is a look at what they need to do before it's too late.

Now that every team has played at least one playoff game, here's a look at which teams have the best chance to win the World Series based on talent.

Regardless of how the early games of the series have played out, these are the teams that are the most dangerous. There is no clear favorite in the field, so each one of these teams should be viewed as contenders.

The Boston Red Sox will once again host the Tampa Bay Rays from Fenway Park on Saturday, as these rivals clash in Game 2 of the ALDS.

Each team enters with its own clear aspirations. Coming off a 12-2 rout, the Red Sox aim to repeat the process and open a commanding 2-0 series advantage. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, will do everything possible to stop the bleeding now and even up the matchup before the backdrop shifts to Tropicana Field.

The Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics will compete in Game 2 of the ALDS Saturday after the Tigers took Game 1, 3-2.

With the Tigers up in the series, the A's have some work to do in Game 2. Any mistake could be the difference between being down 2-0 or tied 1-1 heading to Detroit.

So, what does each team need to do to ensure they come out on top Saturday?

Here's a look at a few keys for each team to succeed in Game 2.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves are now tied at a game apiece for the National League Division Series title. Matt Kemp watched both games from the bench and will likely do the same for the entirety of the Dodgers' 2013 playoff run.

Max Scherzer earned it.