ST. PETERSBURG -- Spend enough time around the Rays, and you’ll hear a familiar refrain about how this year’s team can win games in many different ways.
The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the American League Championship Series after sweeping the New York Yankees in the ALDS. Having reached 101 total wins this year, manager Kevin Cash's team has advanced by pairing elite pitching and defense with a versatile offense capable of producing through small ball, situational hitting, and power.
Tampa Bay led the majors in bunt hits, sacrifice hits, and a .284 batting average with runners in scoring position. While previously ranking low in power, the lineup surged in the second half behind Junior Caminero's 42 home runs, establishing a 50-2 record when outhomering opponents.
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