Right by Miles
Two teenage boys are in a car chase with a reckless, sexually perverted Polk County sheriff’s deputy. The boys crash, killing Miles White, 16. But the sheriff’s office does not investigate its deputy’s involvement. Why?
Friday Night Rewind It doesn't matter which team you cheer for. We've got video previews of every high school football program in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando County.
Fall TV match-ups
The networks try to catch viewers' attention after the writers strike, while cable channels go for a knockout blow by debuting new series at the same time. Let's see who the winners are.
The Rays helped fulfill the dreams of a 69-year-old man, arranging for ESPN hoops guru Dick Vitale to meet rookie 3B Evan Longoria. They exchanged gifts, Vitale bringing a signed ball and his golf shirt, motivational tape and books; and Longoria signing two bats.
Number of the day
4 Sellouts at the Trop, matching the most for any season
Quote of the day
"I actually got to celebrate at Wendy's last night — drive-thru."
RHP Mitch Talbot, after getting news of his promotion following Durham's Tuesday game, and needing time to make plans. The dish …
Today: Off
Next game: Friday, 5:10, vs. Royals, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg.
Rays tickets: $9-210, available at Tropicana Field box office (no service charge), by phone (888-326-7297), all Ticketmaster outlets, and on raysbaseball.com; $2 surcharge for purchases within five hours of that day's game.
Rays info: 1-888-326-7297 (FAN-RAYS)
On deck
Friday: Royals, 5:10, FSN. Rays — RHP Edwin Jackson (4-6, 4.33); Royals — RHP Brian Bannister (7-7, 4.88)
Sunday: Royals, 1:40, FSN. Rays — RHP James Shields (6-5, 3.70); Royals — RHP Luke Hochevar (5-6, 4.91)
Monday: Royals, 12:40, no TV. Rays — RHP Matt Garza (7-4, 3.47); Royals — RHP Gil Meche (6-8, 4.66)
By the numbers
Home/road: 33-13/19-19
Day/night: 14-10/38-22
Grass/turf: 19-17/33-15
vs. AL East: 24-15
vs. AL Central: 5-4
vs. AL West: 11-7
vs. NL: 12-6
1-run games: 16-10
[Last modified: Jul 07, 2008 06:12 PM]
Comments on this article
by jim
Jul 7, 2008 6:12 PM
the Rays are a fluke. even a broken clock is right twice a day. i mean dont get me wrong they seem excited about their wins. and its nice to see how happy they are. but its the same happiness u see when u see a little league team win. its like awwwww
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