October 06, 2008
LCS Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays finish off the White Sox, taking the series three games to one. Coming into this series, the Rays offense was better at getting on base, but the White Sox held the superior sluggers. Tampa Bay, however, beat the White Sox at their own game. The Rays not only got on base better, but they out slugged Chicago .507 to .362. Danks not starting until game three hurt the Sox as did losing Carlos Quentin to injury.
Congratulations to the Rays on their first playoff series win! Given the way they played against both the Red Sox and Angels, I'm really looking forward to the ALCS.
Rays are looking t-u-f-f. I can't believe how good Sonnastine is - he looked like the next in the line of DRays bp pitchers when he came up.