Rays advanced to World Series for 1st time in team history

Rays advanced to World Series for 1st time in team history

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura of Japan (R) jumps for joy after making the final out in the ninth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 19. At left is shortstop Jason Bartlett. The Rays won 3-1 to advance to the World Series. (Kyodo)

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