Red Sox advance to ALCS

The Boston Red Sox showed their resourcefulness in beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to advance to the American League Championship Series on Tuesday.

The Red Sox claimed the best-of-five AL Division Series 3-1 and will host either Oakland or Detroit in a best-of-seven set, scheduled to start on Saturday in Boston, for the right to represent the American League in the World Series.

The A's and Tigers are tied 2-2 in their series with the deciding Game 5 to be played in Oakland on Thursday.