Action from ALCS Game 7, Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

Rays celebrate after beating Boston 3-1. [Brian Cassella, Times]

Scenes from ALCS Game 7, Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

Audi Kowalski of Palm Harbor celebrates the Tampa Bay Rays ALCS victory outside Tropicana Field. [Chris Zuppa, Times]

Action from ALCS Game 6, Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

The Rays bench and fans react to the final out of the 4-2 loss. [Brian Cassella, Times]

Scenes from ALCS Game 6, Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

Tim Mills of Sarasota waits for the crowd to disperse after the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on Saturday, 10/18/2008. "Depressing," Mills said of the game. [Chris Zuppa, Times]

Scenes from ALCS Game 5, Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

Shea Smith of Palm Harbor shows disappointment after the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Boston Red Sox while watching the game at the Ferg's Sports Bar and Grill on Friday after midning, 10/12/2008.  [Chris Zuppa, Times]

Action from ALCS Game 5, Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

J.P. Howell wipes his brow before giving up the winning run to J.D. Drew in the 9th. [James Borchuck, Times]

For Tampa Bay Rays Fan Hosts, an exhilarating experience

Winning helps when your job is making sure that fans have a pleasant experience. "It's a Rays Nation now," says one fan host.   View an audio slideshow of Fan Hosts at Tropicana Field

Action from ALCS Game 4, Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

Fernando Perez and Carl Crawford high five teammates after the Rays 13-4 win over the Red Sox at Fenway. [James Borchuck, Times]

Action from ALCS Game 3, Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

Carl Crawford, center, celebrates with the rest of the Rays after their 9-1 win over the Red Sox. [James Borchuck, Times]

Action from ALCS Game 2, Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays celebrate the game winning run by Fernando Perez. [Dirk Shadd, Times]