MLB’s Instant Replay Results in Historic First Reversal
bizofbaseball.com 9/20/2008 — In its third use of instant replay in Major League Baseball, the system was used for the first time to overturn a call in last night’s game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field. The play in question involved the Rays’ Carlos Pena, and a call that changed from ...
Twins vs. Rays - Recap - September 20, 2008
sports.espn.go.com 9/21/2008 — Fast Facts •The Rays, who had the worst record in the majors last year (66-96), are the second team in major league history to make the postseason the season after having the worst record in the majors. The 1991 Atlanta Braves finished 1990 with a ...
Sox stopped by Davies, remain 2 1/2 up —
Major League Baseball News 9/21/2008
Kyle Davies memorized the White Sox, as the South Siders were unable to produce much of anything against the Royals right-hander, falling, 5-2. Despite the loss, the White Sox magic number was shaved to six games after the Twins loss to the Rays ...
Rays Playoff Bound —
Wash Post MLB 9/21/2008
The Tampa Bay Rays clinch their first playoff berth in franchise history, beating the Twins in front of a packed house at Tropicana field.