The home field was defended, and now the Cleveland Indians have a chance to sweep the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. After winning the first two games of the ALDS at Progressive Field, the Tribe is just one win away from moving on to the League Championship Series, and could do so on Sunday at Fenway Park.
With the commanding lead, though, memories of playoff disappointments past have come rushing back. Cleveland held a 2-0 lead in the 1999 ALDS against Boston, and a 3-1 lead in the 2007 ALCS, only to see the Red Sox roar back and put an end to its postseason run.