The Rays would have a pretty sweet advantage in the ALDS if they were to win Saturday's game. That's the kind of analysis you can find only on Baseball Nation. But taking the two road games would be huge for a team going back to a dank, sunless abomination that's historically given them a substantial advantage.
Tampa Bay Rays Lineup For Game Two
Here’s the lineup they’ll use for the second game of the ALDS:
Desmond Jennings - LF
B.J. Upton - CF
Evan Longoria - 3B
Ben Zobrist - 2B
Johnny Damon - DH
Kelly Shoppach - C
Sean Rodriguez - SS
Casey Kotchman - 1B
Matt Joyce - RF
Joyce was one of the Rays’ hottest hitters in September, and he’s hitting ninth. At this point, I think it’s exceptionally likely that Joe Maddon is just screwing with us.
James Shields will make the start for the Rays, who probably still haven't thought about how ridiculous it is that they're in this spot at all.
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