Role players star for Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays led the American League in wins and are heading to the World Series with a non-traditional lineup that features a couple All-Stars and mostly unsung heroes who do whatever it takes to win games. The Tampa Bay Rays led the American League in wins and are heading to the World Series with a non-traditional lineup featuring several role players. The Rays finished second to National League champion Milwaukee in team batting average at.2581 and 22nd in home runs. They also led the majors with 134 bunts and had the fewest strikeouts and were 22nd for home runs overall. Left fielder Chandler Simpson was one of the offensive catalysts, leading the team with a.306 batting average and 46 steals. For power, the Rays have Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda.
Published : Yesterday by ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer in Sports
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays led the American League in wins and are heading to the World Series with a non-traditional lineup that features a couple All-Stars and mostly unsung heroes w... [5755 symbols]
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