A Rose by any other name...
I've run out of superlatives to describe Dave Rose in this saves, but tonight was truly one of his best starts yet and it came when it counted the most. Rose retired the first 22 Astros tonight before giving up a hit and a walk and departing as the Rays took their ALDS opener from Houston 4-0. Paul Mayes was the offense and his bases-clearing double in the 6th was cathartic as Tampa Bay squandered several decent scoring chances beforehand. Steve Swords will try to cut open a 2-0 series lead in tomorrow's game.
In the other ALDS opener:
