Rays will get first chance Saturday to clinch playoff berth

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

If the Rays want to clinch their first-ever playoff berth, they can do it with a win Saturday in front of a national TV audience.

With the Yankees beating the Orioles 3-2 Friday, that made it certain the Rays wouldn't have to wait late tonight for the seemingly unlikely scenario of the White Sox, Blue Jays and New York losing in the same night.

So, with the Rays beating the Twins 11-1 Friday night, LHP Scott Kazmir will get the chance Saturday afternoon to help seal the deal on a historic turnaround.

A few thousand tickets are still left for the game.

Posted by Times Editor at 10:09:31 pm on September 19, 2008 in

game

| Permalink | Comments |

Join the discussion: Click to view comments, add yours

Most Recent Blog Posts

Rays add Coon, Salazar to spring roster February 14

Yes, that's David Price getting tips from Kate Upton February 14

Maddon 3-year extension is done, announcement Wednesday February 14

Tuesday: Chat live with Marc Topkin February 13

Another No. 1 ranking for Matt Moore February 13

A look at the non-roster invitees February 11

Saturday autograph signing: Joyce, Cobb February 10

Gomes to be limited at start of camp February 10

Fuld on TV tonight, Herrera back on radio February 10

Friedman: Off-season upgrades "a dream scenario" February 09

Meet the Rays

Joe Maddon, Johnny Damon and Evan Longoria are only some of the Rays you'll meet through our new video interview series. Don't see your favorite player yet? Check back often, as we'll add to the series as the season progresses.

Rays Links

Rays coverage on tampabay.com

Official Rays website

Baseball Headlines from AP

Comment Policy

Please be sure your comments are appropriate before submitting them. Inappropriate comments include content that:

Is libelous

Is abusive, harassing, or threatening

Is obscene, vulgar, or profane

Is racially, ethnically or religiously offensive

Is illegal or encourages criminal acts

Is known to be inaccurate or contains a false attribution

Infringes copyrights, trademarks, publicity or any other rights of others

Impersonates anyone (actual or fictitious)

Solicits funds, goods or services, or advertises

The Tampa Bay Times does not edit posts but reserves the right to delete comments that violate our policy.