Rocco Baldelli and Evan Longoria have combined to give the Rays something they have not had all night.

   The lead.

   Baldelli lined an RBI single in the 5th to give the Rays a 2-1 lead in Game 7 of the American League Championship.

   Evan Longoria doubled home Carlos Pena to tie it at 1 in the 4th.

   Dustin Pedroia homered in the first to give Boston a 1-0 lead.

   The winner of this Game 7 will win the American League pennant and host Philadelphia in Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday night.

   Matt Garza has struckout 7 through 4.

   Al Keck