"We've been in this situation before," Tim Wakefield said after he got shelled in Boston's 13-4 loss in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, Tuesday night at Fenway Park.

The Red Sox trail the Rays 3 games to 1.

Boston has come back from 3-0 and 3-1 deficits in the ALCS.

But how often can you count on that?

And, if you haven't noticed, this Rays team is talented, fearless and hungry.

Maybe the Rays were nervous in Game 1. They are raring to go, now.

"I know our bats have gotten better," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "They've gotten a lot better, obviously."

Will Daisuke Matsuzaka be able to again escape from any jams he creates, against Tampa Bay on Thursday, in Game 5?

Stay tuned. Check out www.pressherald.com for coverage. I'll be back later.

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