Joe Maddon remembers 9-14-2004. For those who were following Rays back in the day, remember Scott Kazmir delivering a dominating eye opening start in Fenway.
Only three weeks later, on September 14, Scott made bigger headlines, becoming the youngest left-hander to beat the World Champion Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park since Hall of Famer Hal Newhouser did it in 1941. In that game, Scott defeated Pedro Martinez—only the 11th rookie ever to do so. His season ended on September 27 when he hit back-to-back Red Sox (Manny Ramirez and Kevin Millar) and was tossed from the game. He had struck out six and had not allowed a hit at the time of the ejection.
Buck Martinez says Maddon is allowing the Rays to let Red Sox back in the series. This is why Maddon is the Professor. He is holding class in session. BJ Upton starts the game what he has been doing all post season. Eric Davis, BJ Upton. You decide if they are alike.
Rays 2-0 after 1.
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