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BOSTON -- John Lackey has watched David Ortiz wreak destruction on playoff opponents before. He finally got a chance to see it from the same dugout. "I like it a lot better on this side, thats for sure," Lackey said after Ortiz hit two homers to lead the Red Sox to a 7-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday and give Boston a 2-0 lead in the AL division series. It was the first two-homer post-season game for Ortiz, who is the only player remaining from the 2004 Red Sox team that won the franchises first World Series title in 86 years. He was also a star of the 07 team that won it all; both times, they opened the playoffs by eliminating Lackeys Los Angeles Angels. "Hes tough this time of year -- any time of year," Lackey said. "Hes a guy that likes bright lights, for sure." Jacoby Ellsbury had three hits and scored three runs for the AL East champions. Dustin Pedroia drove in three runs, and Lackey earned the win in his first post-season start since joining the Red Sox as a free agent in 2010. Ortiz hit his first homer in the first inning, then his second in the eighth to chase Rays starter David Price. "As long as we win, it means a lot," Ortiz said. "Its not over. Weve got to keep on fighting." Tampa Bay will need a victory in Game 3 on Monday in St. Petersburg, Fla., to avoid a sweep in the best-of-five series. The Rays won three win-or-go-home games this week just to reach this round, including Prices complete game in the tiebreaker against Texas to determine the second AL wild-card team. "Im really looking forward to Game 5 here," said Rays manager Joe Maddon, knowing the Rays would have to win the next two to force the series to the limit. "We just went through a week of (our) backs against the wall, so its not new to us. Its going to be difficult. ... But I dont think its impossible by any means." "Boston this time of the year is kind of lovely, and Im looking forward to coming back in a few days." With the situation not yet desperate, Price allowed seven runs on nine hits and two walks, striking out five. He took the mound for the eighth inning, but Ortiz hit his second pitch high over the Pesky Pole, and right-field umpire Chris Guccione signalled it fair. "When he hits two home runs, things are going to revolve around him," Red Sox manager John Farrell said. "Hes the main cog in our lineup." There was no such suspense for Ortizs first homer, which went into Boston bullpen to make it 2-0. Not even right fielder Wil Myers, who misplayed a Big Papi popup into a double in right field in Bostons 12-2 win on Friday, could be blamed for that one. Every Red Sox starter had a hit and scored a run in Game 1. In the sequel, everyone in the starting lineup got a hit except Mike Napoli, who drew two walks. Lackey lasted 5 1-3 innings for Boston, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks. He struck out six and also hit a batter while getting the win. Koji Uehara struck out the first two batters in the ninth before retiring Myers on a grounder. The most visible -- but hardly the only --defensive goat in Game 1, Myers was razzed by the Fenway Park crowd during every at-bat. The Rays rookie drew a sarcastic cheer after catching an easy fly ball in the fifth, but he had no real problems in the field. Not so for the rest of the Rays. They committed two errors -- a throwing error by second baseman Ben Zobrist and one by catcher Jose Molina in the first, when Ellsbury stole second and took third on the throw. It was that kind of night for Ellsbury, who missed most of September with a broken right foot. After hitting a single and scoring in the first, he reached on a bloop double behind the third baseman in the third to drive in a run, moved up on Shane Victorinos single and scored on Pedroias grounder. He also singled to lead off the fifth and scored on Pedroias double. Tampa Bay made it 6-4 on Yuniel Escobars single, but Ortiz gave Boston back its cushion with a high fly ball that sailed over the right field foul pole that sits just 302 feet from home plate. Escobar, James Loney and Desmond Jennings each had two hits for Tampa Bay. NOTES: The Red Sox also beat the Rays in Game 1 of their last playoff matchup, the 2008 AL championship series. Tampa Bay won Game 2 and won the series in seven games. ... Victorino broke up a double play in the third by upending Ben Zobrist at second base. ... Stephen Drew had an RBI triple in the Boston fourth. Chuck Foreman Youth Jersey . 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Alan Page Vikings Jersey . -- Steven Stamkos scored his first goal since returning from a major injury, Ryan Callahan had his first goal with Tampa Bay, and the Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 on Thursday night.ATLANTA - The 76ers decision to let it fly with 3-pointers almost grounded the Hawks winning streak.Al Horfords clutch play in the closing minutes helped keep the streak alive.Horford scored 23 points, including a tying basket after Philadelphia took its first lead late in the game, and Atlanta recovered after squandering a 21-point lead to beat the 76ers 91-85 on Saturday night and stretch its franchise-record winning streak to 19 games.It was one of the biggest threats yet to a streak that began with a win at Milwaukee on Dec. 27 and has left the Hawks with the NBAs best record.That was a rough game, said Atlantas Jeff Teague, who made only three of 12 shots for 10 points. We had to battle it out and win any way possible.The Hawks led by 21 in the first half, but the 76ers came back to take their first lead at 83-81 on a jam by Nerlens Noel with less than 3 minutes remaining.Horford scored to pull the Hawks even, and Dennis Schroeders 3-pointer with 1:35 left gave Atlanta an 86-83 advantage. Following a miss by Philadelphias K.J. McDaniels, Horfords jumper gave the Hawks a five-point lead.The 76ers attacked with 3-pointers in the second half. They set season highs with 14 3s, including nine in the second half, and 35 attempts.Philadelphia coach Brett Brown called the second half a fantastic learning experience.Youve put in a lot of work, Brown said. Let it fly. Go ahead and get your legs into your shot, find your teammate and you will or you wont. And they did.And we had to, because they do such a good job of guarding the paint, thats all that was open.Philadelphias Hollis Thompson had 12 points while making four of six 3s.Luc Mbah a Moute, Michael Carter-Williams and Jerami Grant each had 13 points for Philadelphia, denied its first three-game winning streak of the season. Noel had 11 points and 10 rebounds.Horfoord had a game-high 11 rebounds, four assists and three blocks.ddddddddddddAl made a lot of big plays, Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said. When the game got tight, defensively he went to the boards.Shooting problems returned in the first half for the 76ers, who ended a streak of 23 straight games below 100 points in Friday nights 103-94 win over Minnesota. Atlanta led 49-34 at halftime as the 76ers struggled from the field and free throw line.___TIP-INS76ers: Philadelphia finally reached 20 points with 6:06 remaining in the first half. ... The 76ers havent won three straight since a four-game streak from Dec. 29, 2013, to Jan. 4, 2014. ... Carter-Williams had his left ankle examined following the game but said he was fine.Hawks: Teague was a little off on an intended alley-oop pass for Kent Bazemore in the third quarter, but they liked the result. Bazemore, soaring over the rim, had to hold off at the last second as the pass went in the basket for a 3-pointer. ... Schroeder and Paul Millsap each had 15 points. .. Attendance was 19,006 for the Hawks 10th sellout in their last 12 home games and 11th of the season. Atlanta had a combined nine sellouts the last two seasons.ABOUT-FACEHawks veteran forward Elton Brand showed his toughness by remaining in the game after being hit in his left eye, which was red after the game. He walked off the court before turning around in the tunnel and returning to the game.I just forgot I was tough for a second, Brand said with a smile.INJURY REPORTBazemore had only three points in his first start of the season as DeMarre Carroll (left Achilles strain) and Thabo Sefolosha (right calf strain) were held out. Sefolosha, hurt early in Friday nights win over Portland, is expected to miss six to eight weeks.UP NEXT76ers: At Cleveland on Monday.Hawks: At New Orleans on Monday. ' ' '