The Rays are winning in style

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Updated: June 1, 2008

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B.J. Upton and the Rays came up with important hits while taking three of four from the White Sox.

HAPPY RAYS

By Mark Simon, ESPN Research

The first clash of division leaders in Tropicana Field history concluded Sunday in dramatic fashion, with the Rays shocking the White Sox on Gabe Gross' game-ending home run in the 10th, which earned Tampa Bay its third straight win.

MONDAY NIGHT BASEBALL
• Yankees at Twins, 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN
The Rays have had plenty of magic, and now they take the AL East lead to Boston on Tuesday for a three-game set at Fenway Park with the Red Sox. These Rays have found ways to win games, while in past years, they would have found a way to lose. Meanwhile, the White Sox's offense continues to sputter, and manager Ozzie Guillen was quite ticked off after Sunday's defeat. Joe Maddon, on the other hand, has to be all smiles. His team, after all, is getting key hits at just the right time.

Inside Rays-White Sox (Rays won three of four)
White Sox Rays
Runs 9 9
Team batting average .254 .206
Home runs 3 3
Bullpen ERA 2.25 0.73

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FORWARD THINKING: MONDAY

Andy Pettitte • Yankees at Twins, 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN: Andy Pettitte (5-5, 4.11 ERA) is coming off two nearly identical starts. He gave up eights hits and two runs over six innings while beating the Mariners, then followed it up by giving up eight hits and two runs over 6 2/3 innings to beat Baltimore. Livan Hernandez (6-2, 4.60 ERA) continues to pitch to contact. He has only four strikeouts over his past four starts, a stretch of 24 2/3 innings.

Scott Olsen • Marlins at Braves, 7:10 p.m. ET: After a strong start to the season, Scott Olsen (4-2, 3.65 ERA) has not won since May 6, going 0-1 with three no decisions. He shut out the Braves when he faced them earlier this season. Jo-Jo Reyes (2-3, 4.83 ERA) has actually had more problems at home than he has on the road. Opponents are hitting .315 against him at Turner Field, compared to .245 when he pitches on the road.

Bronson Arroyo • Reds at Phillies, 7:05 p.m. ET: Bronson Arroyo (4-4, 5.29 ERA) will try to contain Chase Utley and the Phillies' potent offense. Arroyo has done well in his limited matchups with Utley, holding him to 1-for-6 without a homer, RBI or run scored. Kyle Kendrick (4-2, 4.84 ERA) will try to slow down a hot Jay Bruce while keeping Ken Griffey Jr. from hitting homer No. 600. Griffey is 4-for-5 against Kendrick with three RBIs -- but no homers.

• Complete list of pitching probables for Monday's games


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BBTN ON THE AIR: MONDAY

TIME WHO'S ON?
10 p.m. ET
ESPN2		 Host: Karl Ravech
Analysts: Buck Showalter, Chris Singleton
12:20 a.m. ET
ESPN		 Host: Karl Ravech
Analysts: Buck Showalter, Chris Singleton

BASEBALL TONIGHT MINUTE: FENWAY SHOWDOWN

SUNDAY DOUBLE PLAY

Every Sunday on the 12:30 p.m. ET "Baseball Tonight" show, Karl Ravech, John Kruk and Steve Phillips take part in the Sunday Double Play competition. Each of them selects a starting pitcher and a hitter to play for Sunday's games. They compete in three categories -- wins, hits and home runs -- based on the results of their selections. The results are cumulative for the season.

This Sunday's pitcher selections and results:

John: Tim Lincecum (no decision vs. Padres)
Steve: Dan Haren (win vs. Nationals)
Karl: Johan Santana (win vs. Dodgers)

This Sunday's hitter selections and results:

John: Dan Uggla (0 hits, 0 HR vs. Phillies)
Steve: Albert Pujols (0 hits, 0 HR vs. Pirates)
Karl: Josh Hamilton (2 hits, 1 HR vs. A's)

Here are the standings after the first nine Sundays:

Wins Hits HRs
John 3 13 0
Steve 2 8 0
Karl 5 7 3

Tune in to "Baseball Tonight" at 12:30 p.m. ET Sunday for the latest Sunday Double Play selections.

SUNDAY'S NOTEWORTHY PERFORMANCES

GOOD
Manny Ramirez• Manny Ramirez followed up homer No. 500 on Saturday with No. 501 on Sunday in a 3-for-5, three-RBI performance as the Red Sox beat the Orioles.
BAD
Brian Giles• Brian Giles had a tough day at the plate, going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. He also stranded five runners as the Padres lost 4-3 to the Giants.
UGLY
Jamey Wright• Relievers Jamey Wright (right) and Robinson Tejeda allowed a combined seven runs without recording an out as Oakland scored nine times in the seventh.

FANTASY: PREVIEW OF MONDAY'S GAMES

Adam Madison examines the pitching matchups in store for the 13 games on Monday's schedule in the American League and National League.

Fantasy Madison also looks at current injuries and details player reports that could help shape the way you put together your roster for Monday's games. Daily Notes