James Shields tries to send the Rays to the World Series tonight.
1. How will The Rays Rebound following the Blown game Five?
The Rays cruised out to a 7-0 lead before putting the game in Cruise Control. The Rays bullpen was terrible, in particular Dan Wheeler, who lost his command in the final two innings.
The Rays must cruise out to an early lead and hold on to it. If not, Boston has all of the momentum they had Thursady night right back.
2. How Will Josh Beckett respond?
Josh Beckett has pitched in many big games in his career, including the 2003 and 2007 World Series. This game is just as big. Beckett has a knack for pitching his best when his team needs him to. Beckett and Shields will engage in a pitcher's duel, and both pichers may duel to a no decision, meaning the bullpens will be the key to this game.
3. Is "Big Papi" Back?
David Ortiz hit a homerun last night during the comeback that helped Boston come back. Ortiz looks like he's healthy again, and the Red Sox need him to get it done tonight.
4. Will The Rays pitch to J.D Drew late in the game?
J.D. Drew has been clutch this entire postseason. He had the winning hit in the American League Division Series, and he had the huge homerun last night that cut the defecit to just a single run. He then stepped up when the game was tied in the bottom of the ninth and Drew hit the game winning base hit.
5. Who for the Rays will step up tonight?
Evan Longoria, B.J. Upton and Carlos Pena have been Tampa's three biggest players, but the Rays will need more production from guys like Jason Bartlett, Cliff Floyd, and Aki Iwamura.
Watch Game Six tonight on TBS.
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