The Rays pulled off a tough win last night and show again why they are still in first place this late in the season.  They have 5 good guys in the rotation who will give them 5 good innings and their offense doesn’t quit.  Playing a first place team on the road is always tough and last night Tampa Bay showed why.  Sonnanstine did his best to match Josh Beckett, and Carlos Pena kept his team in the game, allowing the Rays to get to the Sox bullpen.

Tonight’s game is pivotal, but the next series in Toronto could be equally as important.  As I have said throughout the year, Toronto always play the Red Sox tough and this season the Blue Jays are 43-30 at home.

Beyond Tampa Bay and Toronto, the road to the World Series doesn’t get any easier because the Angels are still the best team in the AL.