The Rays have won Game 1 on the ALCS via the one-run victory they’ve practically patented over the last two seasons.
Tampa Bay may not have a ton of playoff experience — Morton, Loup, and Arozarena, who got four plate appearances last year, are the only three players who have appeared in an LCS — but, as Kevin Cash discussed afterwards, they have experience where it counts: in close games.
Tampa Bay’s win was their 60th consecutive W when leading after seven innings.
Here are the highlights from the game: