There is life in the Tampa Bay Rays.

   Despite falling behind early.

   Despite giving up a pair of two-run leads.

   Despite allowing Boston to tie late on a wild pitch.

   The Rays win Game 2 of the ALCS 9-8 in 11 innings.  The game finally wrapped up well after 1 am Sunday.

   Now the Rays head for Boston with the best-of-seven tied at one win apiece. 

   The Rays have made wild victories in an artform.  Game 2 was exactly that with homers by Evan Longoria, BJ Upton and Cliff Floyd.  Boston countered with 4 homers.  Joe Maddon nearly depleted his bullpen.  He even called upon rookie David Price to wrap up the 11th.

  Upton won it in the 11th with a sacrifice fly.  But credit Fernando Perez for making it happen with a daring dash for home and the win.

   Matt Garza will get the start in Game 3 Monday.

   Al Keck