Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell has had surgery on his right hip. 

Jon Lester fully expected to pitch the Red Sox into another World Series. 

The Rays are headed to the World Series, thanks to some clutch pitching and superb managing, Gerry Fraley says. 

The postseason history of the Boston Red Sox:World Series (Won 7, Lost 4)2007 - Beat Colorado Rockies, 4-02004 - Beat St. 

The postseason history of the Boston Red Sox:World Series (Won 7, Lost 4)2007 - Beat Colorado Rockies, 4-02004 - Beat St. 

This comeback came up short. 

This comeback came up short. 

Down to their last chance, the Tampa Bay Rays left no doubt they were World Series-worthy, after all. 

Down to their last chance, the Tampa Bay Rays left no doubt they were World Series-worthy, after all. 

--LHP Jon Lester was one of the youngest pitchers (24 years, 286 days) in major league history to start the seventh game of a League Championship Series. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Mike Lowell (partially torn labrum in right hip) sat out Sept. 

--LHP Jon Lester was one of the youngest pitchers (24 years, 286 days) in major league history to start the seventh game of a League Championship Series. 

Jonathan Papelbon has enjoyed unprecedented success during his first three seasons in the big leagues, but the 27-year-old right-hander is truly starting to enter legendary territory with his postseason body of work. 

Down to their last chance, the Tampa Bay Rays left no doubt they were World Series-worthy, after all. 

Now look who's one win away from the World Series.