Delayed but not denied...
The Rays were forced to go the distance to down Houston in the ALDS but thanks to yet another dominant Dave Rose performance and a big 5-run 4th inning they're off to the ALCS to face the Angels. OOTP named David Morales MVP of the series for his shiny batting average but there's no question Rose deserved it, winning 2 games with a combined line of 14 4 1 1 2 18. Also more worthy than Morales was Paul Mayes, who had a homer and 7 RBI, including all 4 RBI in Game 1 and the big hit tonight, a 2-run triple to break it open. Regardless all that matters is the Rays move on, and Steve Swords will pitch Game 1 at Publix Park.