Recap: Ozzie Guillen called This a Must-Win. Oops.

by P Brady on Oct 3, 2008 9:34 PM EDT

The first inning was disastrous. But as many times as I've said this is a turning point for Scott Kazmir, this game was a turning point for Scott Kazmir. He only went 5.2 innings, but it looks like after the 2nd, he finally learned you can't pump fastballs 80% of the time, but you CAN pump fastballs 70% of the time. Mixing in his change and slider(Finally), and he actually seemed to have better control.

Grant Balfour laughs at your silly Chicago White Sox.

J.P. Howell is amazing.

Chad Bradford is good at groundballs.

Akinori Iwamura will get my hitters post, no need to dwell on him here.

B.J. Upton just reminds you why he's so good constantly. Not many people can turn that ball into a triple easy. B.J is one. Carl got a few hits, and Navi got a kep bloop. Rocco had a few solid line drives, and one finally got in the outfield.

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9 wins from a world series

1 win from the ALCS

And yes, this is the Tampa Bay Rays

by joeybw on Oct 3, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

i really wanted to see Crawford/Upton/Baldelli in the OF. Oh well, i'll settle for a win.

by walkoffwalk on Oct 3, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

i did too

but i also wanted to see the incredibly speedy OF

by joeybw on Oct 3, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

beej makes rj excited

Yes.

by R.J. Anderson on Oct 3, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

i wanted to kill kaz during the 1st inning

but after that he reminded me of his old self, also anyone think that kaz hit cabrera on purpose? i dont but harold reynolds keep bringing it up that he did

YOUR 2008 AL EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONS.... THE TAMPA BAY RAYS!!!

by RaysOfHope on Oct 3, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions