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Rays Even Up Series

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 23, 2008 10:46 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Tampa Bay starter James Shields shut down the Phillies, and the Rays used a classic game of small ball to even up the World Series with a 4-2 win, the Tampa Bay Tribune reports. The Rays scored their runs on two groundouts, a single, and a squeeze bunt. The Phillies finally got on the board in the 8th and 9th, but it wasn't enough. Game 3 is Saturday night in Philadelphia.

Tampa Bay Rays starter James Shields (33) is congratulated by teammates after being relieved during the sixth inning of Game 2.
Tampa Bay Rays starter James Shields (33) is congratulated by teammates after being relieved during the sixth inning of Game 2.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth walks to his position after getting doubled off first base to end the top of the fifth inning of Game 2.
Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth walks to his position after getting doubled off first base to end the top of the fifth inning of Game 2.   (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Tampa Bay Rays' starting pitcher James Shields tips his cap to spectators after being relieved by Dan Wheeler during the sixth inning.
Tampa Bay Rays' starting pitcher James Shields tips his cap to spectators after being relieved by Dan Wheeler during the sixth inning.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Tampa Bay Rays starter James Shields is congratulated by teammates after being relieved during the sixth inning of Game 2.
Tampa Bay Rays starter James Shields is congratulated by teammates after being relieved during the sixth inning of Game 2.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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