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Hernandez tosses perfect game in Seattle’s 1-0 win

August 15, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

SEATTLE King Felix now has a crowning achievement. Felix Hernandez pitched the Seattle Mariners’ first perfect game and the 23rd in baseball history, overpowering the Tampa Bay Rays in a brilliant 1-0 victory Wednesday. Continue Reading

TWINS: Brignac has two hits, leads Rays over Twins 6-2

April 3, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Reid Brignac went 2 for 2 with an RBI double in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Continue Reading

Beltre hits 3 HRs; Texas wins 4-3, ousts Rays

October 4, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

The Texas Rangers are headed back to the AL championship series, thanks to a power surge by Adrian Beltre that few players in major league history have matched. Continue Reading

MLB: Frenzied finish puts Rays, Cards in playoffs

September 29, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

VIDEO: Scroll to bottom of article to viewRed Sox, Braves face long offseason after monumental late-season collapsesA benchwarmer hitting .108 saves Tampa Bay. A $142 million star lets it slip away for Boston. A rookie closer falters in Atlanta. An ace delivers for St. Louis. Wild-card Wednesday lived up to its billing, and then some. Continue Reading

MLB: Frenzied finish puts Rays, Cards in playoffs

September 29, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

VIDEO: Scroll to bottom of article to viewRed Sox, Braves face long offseason after monumental late-season collapsesA benchwarmer hitting .108 saves Tampa Bay. A $142 million star lets it slip away for Boston. A rookie closer falters in Atlanta. An ace delivers for St. Louis. Wild-card Wednesday lived up to its billing, and then some. Continue Reading

MLB: Frenzied finish puts Rays, Cards in playoffs

September 29, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

Red Sox, Braves face long offseason after monumental late-season collapsesA benchwarmer hitting .108 saves Tampa Bay. A $142 million star lets it slip away for Boston. A rookie closer falters in Atlanta. An ace delivers for St. Louis. Wild-card Wednesday lived up to its billing, and then some. Continue Reading

AL WILDCARD: Rays top Yankees, remain tied with Red Sox on season’s last day

September 28, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

The Rays’ improbable bid for a third playoff berth in four years comes down to the final day of the regular season after Tuesday night’s 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees left them tied for the wild card with Boston. The reeling Red Sox held off the Baltimore Orioles 8-7. Continue Reading

MLB: Twins’ pen picks up for Baker in 3-2 win over Rays

July 5, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

Scott Baker had another impressive start cut short by injury before Glen Perkins bailed out struggling closer Matt Capps in the ninth again to help the Minnesota Twins hang on for a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Continue Reading

MLB: Twins’ pen picks up for Baker in 3-2 win over Rays

July 5, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

Scott Baker had another impressive start cut short by injury before Glen Perkins bailed out struggling closer Matt Capps in the ninth again to help the Minnesota Twins hang on for a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
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MLB: Duensing, Valencia lead Twins over Rays 7-0

July 4, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

Brian Duensing overcame a shaky start to throw a six-hitter and Danny Valencia homered among his three hits and had three RBIs to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-0 on Monday. Continue Reading