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Rays Won Pennant By Never Giving Up
Yes, it was just a baseball game. But when the Tampa Bay Rays threw themselves into a pile after winning the American League pennant late Sunday, people throughout the region experienced a feeling of unmitigated joy. ...more
October 21, 2008
World Series Has Much Different Look
Brad Lidge's only blemish this season came in the All-Star game. Turns out that loss means a lot more now. ...more
October 21, 2008
Kazmir Likely To Get Ball In Game 1
The Rays likely won't make it official until today, but Scott Kazmir is expected to get the ball to open Game 1 of the World Series. ...more
October 21, 2008
World Series Gear Flying Off Shelves Around Bay Area
Amy Bordeaux has been a Tampa Bay Rays fan since their inaugural season 10 years ago. She went to that first game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, and this morning, she found herself in a Sports Authority, shuffling through shirts that proclaimed the home team: "American League Champions." ...more
October 20, 2008
Sternberg Revels In Moment, Process
ST. PETERSBURG – One more out, and the Rays would earn a trip to the World Series. ...more
October 20, 2008
Game 7 Pressure Not New
Elimination game? That was nothing new - or intimidating - for the Boston Red Sox. ...more
October 20, 2008
An Inspired Performance
Star Of The Game: Matt Garza The Rays needed an inspired performance in Sunday night's Game 7 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field. That's exactly what they received from right-hander Matt Garza, who pitched the game of his life in a 3-1 victory against the Boston Red Sox, sending Tampa Bay to its first World Series. Garza, the ALCS Most Valuable Player, allowed just two hits in seven innings on 118 pitches - he started the eighth, but was immediately removed when shortstop Jason Bartlett booted Alex Cora's routine grounder. He struck out nine and walked three, finishing 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA in the ALCS. ...more
October 20, 2008
Game 7 Has A Magic All Its Own
For the 48th time in history, baseball's postseason had a Game 7 to celebrate. ...more
October 20, 2008
Garza Set For Crucial Test
Much has been made of Matt Garza's improved resistance to pressure and adversity since a June confrontation on the mound with catcher Dioner Navarro. ...more
October 19, 2008
Will Rest Make Phillies Rusty?
They'll take batting practice, field grounders, shag flies and rest. Then, they'll do it again - and again. ...more
October 19, 2008
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