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The Most Iconic Moment in Tampa Bay Rays History

Game Seven. The two words that fans dread yet love. Nothing will rip your heart out quiet like a game seven defeat. Yet, nothing will bring you more joy and exhilaration than a game seven victory.

On October 19th, 2008 the Tampa Bay Rays experienced the joy and exhilaration of a game seven victory. The Red Sox, meanwhile, had their hearts ripped out at the hands of the greatest Rays team ever.

Matt Garza pitched an absolute gem making one mistake to the second hitter of the game as Dustin Pedroia deposited a hanging changeup over the left field fence.