seamheads.com - 10/23/2008
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Joe Maddon, whose Zen-like nature has drawn comparisons to the NBA’s legendary Phil Jackson, came up with the slogan “9 = 8″ as a motivational tool for his 2008 team. Maddon’s curious mathematical equation is intended to mean 9 guys playing hard for 9 innings will equal one of 8 playoff spots.
[THE HANGOVER] Rays Drop Opener; Big Guns Coming
raysindex.com 10/23/2008 — Click on above images to be taken to full standings, box scores or schedule... THE GOOD: It was a perfect game for the Phillies. They had their best pitcher on the mound against the Rays #3 starter. The got a number of breaks during the game, including a safe-call on a pickoff ...
MLB Postseason - World Series Preview
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com 10/21/2008 — Philadelphia Phillies vs Tampa Bay Rays: Offensive Ratings: PHI: 4.93 runs per game/214 HR/.255 AVG/.332 OBP/.438 SLG/.770 OPS/103 OPS+/136 SB TBR: 4.78 runs per game/180 HR/.260 AVG/.340 OBP/.422 SLG/.762 OPS/103 OPS+/142 SB Pitching Ratings: PHI: 4.20 runs per game/3.89 ERA/115
Playoffs 2008: World Series Preview
vegaswatch.net 10/22/2008 — Philadelphia Phillies @ Tampa Bay Rays Series line: PHI +130, TB -140 Game 1: PHI (C. Hamels) -107 @ TBR (S. Kazmir) -101 This is just a strange combination of lines. The Rays are significant favorites in the series, and are playing Game 1 at home, ...
Phillies present Rays with a lump of Coles
bugsandcranks.com 10/23/2008 — Phillies 3, Rays 2
WP: Hamels (1-0) LP: Kazmir (0-1) SV: Lidge (1)
HRs: PHI- Utley (1); TB- Crawford (1)
Summary:
The Phillies “stole” homefield advantage away from the Rays by winning Game 1 of the Fall Classic behind another ...
Rays-Phillies: Vegas Picks Rays
bleacherreport.com 10/21/2008 — The Las Vegas bookmakers favor the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies. I don't think the players care.
The ones that do care are the books themselves and all of the smart people who put money on the Rays when they ...
10 ways we beat Tampa | Philadelphia Daily News | 10/21/2008
philly.com 10/21/2008 — Yeah, yeah . . . we know: When it comes to championship throwdowns, Tampa Bay teams have a habit of treating our guys like an ACORN voter-registration volunteer at a Sarah Palin rally. The wounds are still raw: In the 2002 NFC Championship Game, the ...
Postseason Papers: Yes, Philadelphia, your wait is finally over
sports.yahoo.com 10/30/2008 — Each October morning, the Stew will take a look at what
they're writing about in the hometown papers of the postseason teams • It's been 25 years, but believe it or not, the city of Philadelphia has a World Champion once again, writes Rich ...
WORLD SERIES GAME 1: MEH
withleather.uproxx.com 10/23/2008 — Evan Longoria’s new at-bat music
Chase Utley clubbed a two-run homer in the first inning, and Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings as the Phillies took Game 1 of the World Series 3-2 . Although the score was close, Rays starter Scott ...
Spin Forward: Rays must throw strikes —
Major League Baseball News 10/23/2008
The Phillies took their walks when they were available, fought off two-strike pitches until a hittable offering revealed itself and made the Rays throw 165 pitches in nine innings. And the Phils will be looking to do it again on Thursday night in Game 2.
Phillies' bullpen overpowers Rays (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 10/23/2008
Ryan Madson entered in the eighth inning. Three up, three down. Next, Brad Lidge got the ball. Still perfect. When the Philadelphia Phillies have a late lead, it's lights out. Madson and Lidge combined for two overpowering innings of relief Wednesday ...
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