The Game 7 scene in St. Petersburg, Fla.

As the Red Sox prepared for batting practice, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. (center) chatted with Red Sox players Tim Wakefield (left) and Alex Cora (right).
As the Red Sox prepared for batting practice, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. (center) chatted with Red Sox players Tim Wakefield (left) and Alex Cora (right).
(Globe Staff Photo / Jim Davis)