Putting 2004 ALCS, 2003 ALDS In Perspective After Red Sox '08 Win Over Angels

Watching the ALDS play out against Anaheim this year I could not help but be reminded of the Red Sox series comebacks of 2003 and 2004.Any time a team gets into a 2-0 hole, TV networks always show the graphic of how rare it is for a team to come back and win, and when the Red Sox are involved, they always mention 2004 (the 2003 ALDS comeback against Oakland often gets over-looked, but is also impressive). After the Red Sox stole both games in Anaheim, the Angles mounted a dramatic comeback in game three. Crucial momentum seemed to be on their side. When Jon Lester shut the Angels down through seven innings and left with a lead, the Angels refused to give up. After tying the game in the eight off of Justin Masterson, the Angels were right back in it. Botching that squeeze play in the 9th was just too much for the Angels to overcome, as the Red Sox won game four and the series. The way in which the Angels clawed back into the game was reminiscent of Red Sox playoff series past, however. Late ... (link)