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    Series: PHI Win 4-1Philadelphia vs Tampa Bay
  • Game 1 @ TB PHI 3, TAM 2 Final
  • Game 2 @ TB PHI 2, TAM 4 Final
  • Game 3 @ PHI PHI 5, TAM 4 Final
  • Game 4 @ PHI PHI 10, TAM 2 Final
  • Game 5 @ PHI PHI 4, TAM 3 Final

Philadelphia

Playoff Stats

Hitting
Avg
.260
SLG
.449
Runs
64
SB
14
Pitching
ERA
3.07
WHIP
1.20
Strikeouts
110
Runs allowed
44
Philadelphia

(92-70)

Tampa Bay

Playoff Stats

Hitting
Avg
.252
SLG
.451
Runs
79
SB
24
Pitching
ERA
3.81
WHIP
1.43
Strikeouts
123
Runs allowed
65
Tampa Bay

(97-65)

Jose Mota Jose Mota's Scorecard

Jose Mota's Scorecard
Rays Category Phillies Reason
Phillies Hitting The Phillies have enough depth to score without relying on power from Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Pat Burrell. Timing could be an issue early because of weeklong layoff.
Pitching Rays The Phillies have an efficient bullpen with a lights-out closer in Brad Lidge. No. 1 starter Cole Hamels is the key, but Jamie Moyer must rebound. But I’d match the Rays' rotation against anyone. Price might be right as closer.
Phillies Defense The Phillies pitch to contact, putting pressure on a solid infield. Pitchers trust catcher and unsung hero Carlos Ruiz. The Rays got here on defense, but it became an issue in the ALCS.
Manager Rays Heavy-hearted Charlie Manuel came through on early promise of Phillies advancing farther than in ’07. He keeps it simple and feels the team pulse in every situation. Preparation is an asset for the Rays' Joe Maddon, who exudes control and decisiveness.
Intangibles Rays The Phillies will try to erase the sour memories of 1993 with their balanced and poised team. An extra bat as a DH in the AL park will help. The Team of Destiny has the Trop, the cowbells, and the desire to prove to anyone that the Rays are here to stay.
Jose's Pick: Rays

Jose's Pick is the RAYS. With home-field advantage, thanks in part to All-Star Game winner Scott Kazmir, the Rays will be hard to stop. The story of last-to-first playing in the tough A.L. East is too good to come to an end. Rays in 6 games.

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