The ALCS outcome was not a favorable one for the Sox, to say the least. Feelings of disappointment and anguish hit Boston fans everywhere. They were so close and even though Tampa performed better than expected throughout the seven games, Boston just thought they were giving them a run for their money. Experts everywhere predicted a ALCS win for the Sox. They thought the World Series would be Sox V. Phillies. Unfortunatly a close game seven proved to be a little more than just a run for their money. There was a definite feeling of optimism and hope in Beantown when the Sox made an incredible comeback in game five. Perhaps the Sox got too ahead of themselves or got overconfident or maybe the Rays were just lucky on Sunday, whatever it was I think most Sox fans have temporarily joined the Phillies fanbase, at least for the next week and a half or so. The standing is now even, and if Tampa Bay wins the Series, which they wont, but if they do, I will loose all faith in humanity, or at least the MLB.