The Dodgers are one win away from being crowned World Series champions. But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the World Series contenders. Less than just two weeks ago, they were on the brink of elimination at the hands of the Braves. But after a ferocious 3-1 comeback against …
Read More »Nick Anderson: The Long Road to the World Series
Rays pitcher, Nick Anderson, made his World Series debut last week, reliving starter Blake Snell. Anderson finished with 1.1 innings pitched and helped propel the Rays to a Game 2 victory over the Dodgers. For Anderson, the path to this stage was a long and difficult one. Nick Anderson’s Humble …
Read More »Dodgers take Game 5 of World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers scored three runs in the first two innings to set up the 4-2 Game 5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Dodgers have a 3-2 series lead, and can win the World Series Tuesday night. #DodgersWin! FINAL: #Dodgers 4, Rays 2 pic.twitter.com/ZYCgUy2aNv — Los Angeles …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays tie World Series, defeat Dodgers 6-4
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday, 6-4. Got the first one out of the way pic.twitter.com/1AoatiwUIh — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) October 22, 2020 For Tampa Bay, Brandon Lowe and Joey Wendle each had three runners batted in. …
Read More »Former Gator Zunino Makes Big Plays for Rays in MLB Postseason
As many Gator fans watch the World Series, a familiar face is making major plays for the Tampa Bay Rays. Mike Zunino continues to be an influential player on the diamond, just as he was at the University of Florida. Zunino is the sole player in the World Series representing …
Read More »Dodgers Beat the Braves to Advance to the World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4 to 3 in Game 7 of the National League Championship series Sunday night. Los Angeles advances to the World Series where they will face the American League champion Tampa Bay Rays. WORLD SERIES BOUND. pic.twitter.com/BbWgIsBZ07 — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October …
Read More »Rays win ALCS title, face Dodgers in World Series
In a wild 2020 MLB season that saw a shortened 60 game season, an expanded playoff format and a condensed playoff schedule, the World Series is here. After two intense Game 7s, we see the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays World Series bound. Rays win in Game 7 …
Read More »Correa Walks Off, Astros Force Game 6
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 »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 …
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