Summary
Mark Kotsay, who once played for the Boston Red Sox, remembered their notable comeback win against the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 playoffs. Now managing the Oakland Athletics, Kotsay spoke about the vibrant atmosphere at Fenway Park ahead of crucial games for both teams.
Key Facts
- Mark Kotsay was a former player for the Boston Red Sox and is now the manager of the Oakland Athletics.
- In 2008, the Red Sox made a dramatic comeback against the Tampa Bay Rays in a playoff game, nearly reaching the World Series.
- During the 2008 game, the Red Sox came back from a 7-0 deficit in the seventh inning.
- Kotsay scored a tying run in that game, and J.D. Drew hit the winning run.
- Currently, the Red Sox are fighting for a wild-card spot in this season's playoffs.
- The Athletics are 10 games under .500 this season.
- Kotsay recalls the lively atmosphere at Fenway Park during crucial games.
- The Red Sox and Athletics are set to finish their season series with three games at Fenway Park.
