The ALDS could have ended yesterday for both teams, but at least one team showed some fight to stick around. Thanks to a late inning rally by the Rays, there is a chance for some post season “drama” if they can win again today and force a game 5. This of course would be beneficial for just about everyone except for the Rangers, since a little competition can go a long way.
For instance, the Twins. The Twins are quickly becoming a regular season team. They have all the tools to make through the regular season, and win well, but they always seem to fall flat for reason or another in the playoffs. Once again they were swept by the Yankees and its depressing, especially when you want to see different teams make it to the higher level. Although they got swept this year, I don't think its as bad as last year when they won the final game in epic fashion to make it into the playoffs, had the entire country behind them, and then fell flat on their face.
Anyway onto today. Two games will be elimination games again as the Rays need to win to prevent an early exit from the ALDS and the Reds will need to win in order to prevent the sweep from the Phillies. They had a good chance on Friday night but they just couldn't seem to keep it together out on the field. The Reds will need to get to Cole early and get some reliable pitching to start a much needed comeback. The third game today is the first game in Atlanta featuring the Braves and the Giants, where the winner will gain (or regain) the advantage for the series.
