With the score tied at three in the bottom of the ninth inning in a potential series-clinching game five of the American League Championship Series, Rays’ reliever Nick Anderson made a costly, and atypical, mistake with Carlos Correa at the plate. Anderson, who carried a 0.55 ERA through 16 1/3 …
Read More »Rays Drop Game 4 to Astros
The Tampa Bay Rays had the opportunity to lock up a trip to the World Series last night, but merger offense got the best of them again. For the Houston Astros, it was win or go home, and they pulled through just at the right time. The Astros forced a …
Read More »Rays Win Game 3 in the ALCS Against the Astros
Tensions are high going into game four of the ALCS after the Rays secure a 3-0 lead in the series. In their game against the Astros on Tuesday, the Rays beat the Huston team 5-2. A Slow Start Houston came out swinging early, when José Altuve homered over the leftfield …
Read More »Former Santa Fe Saint Ryan Yarbrough on the Mound for Rays
It’s fun seeing someone pitch for their childhood team. It’s even more fun when there’s a local connection. Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough received the call from manager Kevin Cash to start game three of the ALCS. Yarbrough, who went to high school in Polk County, has ties to the Gainesville …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Take 2-0 Lead in ALCS
The Tampa Bay Rays took a 2-0 lead in the ALCS against the Houston Astros. This was achieved after a 4-2 victory on Monday night. Both games in the Rays-Astros series have been close, with both games being decided by two runs or less. Tampa Bay achieved the Game 2 …
Read More »MLB Conference Series: NLCS Game 1, ALCS continues with Game 2
The MLB Playoffs continues today with two conference series matchups.The ALCS showcases the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros squaring off in Game 2. The Rays currently lead the series 1-0. The NLCS kicks off today between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves. ALCS Game 2 Rays …
Read More »Rays-Yankees ALDS Battle Decided Tonight
The scandalous Houston Astros will play in the American League Championship Series after defeating the Oakland A’s last night 11-6. This will make for the Astros fourth consecutive visit to the ALCS. Tonight, a Game 5 tiebreaker with the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees will establish the …
Read More »Rays Take 2-1 Lead Over Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays have pushed the New York Yankees to the brink of elimination. With an 8-4 victory over the Yankees Wednesday night, Tampa needs just one more win to move within one win of reaching the AL Championship Series for the first time in 12 years. An appearance …
Read More »Stanton and Yankees top Rays in Game One of ALDS
The New York Yankees looked dominant at the plate in their Game 1 AL Division Series win, 9-3, over the Tampa Bay Rays. Game 1 looked more like a home run derby with both teams combing for six home runs. The Yankees recorded four home runs, capped off by a …
Read More »Marlins defeat Cubs, Rays defeat Jays in a winning night for Florida teams
Both Florida baseball teams won their wild-card playoff games on Wednesday. The Miami Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-1, and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2. Miami, in their first postseason appearance since 2003 when they won the World Series, had an excellent showing. The Marlins’ …
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