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 that features several key players who make contact, bunt, steal bases, and can also hit for power. The Rays finished second to National League champion Milwaukee in team batting average at.2581 to the Brewers'.2585. The team also led the majors with 134 bunts during the regular season, had the fewest strikeouts and were 22nd in homers. Left fielder Chandler Simpson led the team with a.306 batting average and 46 steals. For power, the Rays have players like Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda.
Publié : il y a 3 heures par ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer dans Sports
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