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Nick Soulis · 11-15-2023, 07:49 AM

Series #35
Preliminary Round

2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Record: 70-91
Finish: 4th in AL East
Manager: Lou Piniella
Ball Park: Tropicana Field
WAR Leader: Carl Crawford (4.9)
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TBD/2004.shtml

1974 Chicago Cubs
Record: 66-96
Finish: 6th in NL East
Manager: Whitey Lockman
Ball Park: Wrigley Field
WAR Leader: Rick Reuschel
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/1974.shtml
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Game 1
At Tropicana Field
1974 Chicago Cubs 2
2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5
WP: S. Kazmir (1-0) LP: R. Rueschel (0-1) S: T. Miller (1)
HR: B. Williams (1)
POG: Scott Kazmir (6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, W)
Devil Rays 5 runs in first inning

Game 2
At Tropicana Field
1974 Chicago Cubs 1
2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 3
WP: V. Zambrano (1-0) LP: B. Bonham (0-1) S: A. Reyes (1)
HR: G. Mitterwald (1)
POG: Victor Zambrano (7.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, W)
Rocco Baldelli 2 RBI

Game 3
At Wrigley Field
2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2
1974 Chicago Cubs 1
WP: J. Sosa (1-0) LP: S. Stone (0-1) S; A. Reyes (2)
HR: A. Thornton (1), G. Blum (1)
POG: Jorge Sosa (8 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K)

Game 4
At Wrigley Field
2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 3
1974 Chicago Cubs 4
WP: B. Hooton (1-0) LP: S. McClung (0-1) S: O. Zamora (1)
HR: J. Morales (1), J. Cardenal (1)
POG: Burt Hooten (7 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 0 BBB, 5 K, W)
Jose Cardenal 2 run home riun

Game 5
At Wrigley Field
2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5
1974 Chicago Cubs 2
WP: S. Kazmir (2-0) LP: R. Reuschel (0-2) S: A. Reyes (3)
HR: A. Huff (1)
POG: Scott Kazmir (6.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, W)
Jorge Cantu pinch hit 2 run single

2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays Win Series 4 Games To 1
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Devil Rays Sting Cubs
Solid Pitching Has 90 Loss Rays Looking Strong

In a fictional clash of baseball eras, the 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays faced off against the 1974 Chicago Cubs in a best-of-seven playoff series that gripped fans with its intensity and historic implications. The 2004 Devil Rays emerged triumphant, winning the series in five games and showcasing their prowess against the formidable 1974 Cubs.

The series kicked off at Tropicana Field, with the 1974 Cubs facing the 2004 Devil Rays. The Devil Rays wasted no time, exploding for five runs in the first inning. Scott Kazmir delivered a stellar performance on the mound, going six innings with one earned run, four hits, and five strikeouts. The Devil Rays secured a 5-2 victory, with Kazmir earning the Player of the Game (POG) honors.

Game 2 saw the 1974 Cubs attempting to even the series, but Victor Zambrano of the 2004 Devil Rays had other plans. Zambrano pitched 7.2 innings, allowing only one earned run and leading his team to a 3-1 victory. Rocco Baldelli's two RBIs played a crucial role in securing the win, with Zambrano named the POG.

As the series shifted to Wrigley Field, the 2004 Devil Rays continued their dominance in a close contest. Jorge Sosa delivered a remarkable pitching performance, going eight innings with just two hits and one earned run. Home runs by A. Thornton and G. Blum contributed to the Devil Rays' 2-1 victory, with Sosa earning POG honors.

The 1974 Cubs fought back in Game 4, securing a 4-3 victory at Wrigley Field. Burt Hooton's seven strong innings on the mound earned him the POG title. Jose Cardenal's two-run home run played a pivotal role in the Cubs' comeback win, narrowing the series gap.

The series reached its conclusion in Wrigley Field with the 2004 Devil Rays determined to close it out. Scott Kazmir, once again proving his mettle, pitched 6.1 innings with six strikeouts and only one earned run. The Devil Rays emerged victorious with a 5-2 win, securing the series 4-1. Kazmir, with his impressive 2-0 record and 1.46 ERA, rightfully earned the MVP honors for the series.

Jorge Cantu's clutch pinch-hit two-run single in Game 5 showcased the depth of the 2004 Devil Rays' lineup. In contrast, the 1974 Cubs struggled to produce runs, with no player managing more than two RBIs throughout the series.

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(2-0, 1.46 ERA, 5 BB, 11K, 1.22 WHIP, 12.1 IP)

11-15-2023, 07:49 AM	#43
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 3,853 Blog Entries: 2	Series #35 Series #35 Preliminary Round 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays Record: 70-91 Finish: 4th in AL East Manager: Lou Piniella Ball Park: Tropicana Field WAR Leader: Carl Crawford (4.9) Hall of Famers: (1) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TBD/2004.shtml 1974 Chicago Cubs Record: 66-96 Finish: 6th in NL East Manager: Whitey Lockman Ball Park: Wrigley Field WAR Leader: Rick Reuschel Hall of Famers: (1) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/1974.shtml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game 1 At Tropicana Field 1974 Chicago Cubs 2 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5 WP: S. Kazmir (1-0) LP: R. Rueschel (0-1) S: T. Miller (1) HR: B. Williams (1) POG: Scott Kazmir (6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, W) Devil Rays 5 runs in first inning Game 2 At Tropicana Field 1974 Chicago Cubs 1 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 3 WP: V. Zambrano (1-0) LP: B. Bonham (0-1) S: A. Reyes (1) HR: G. Mitterwald (1) POG: Victor Zambrano (7.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, W) Rocco Baldelli 2 RBI Game 3 At Wrigley Field 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2 1974 Chicago Cubs 1 WP: J. Sosa (1-0) LP: S. Stone (0-1) S; A. Reyes (2) HR: A. Thornton (1), G. Blum (1) POG: Jorge Sosa (8 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K) Game 4 At Wrigley Field 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 3 1974 Chicago Cubs 4 WP: B. Hooton (1-0) LP: S. McClung (0-1) S: O. Zamora (1) HR: J. Morales (1), J. Cardenal (1) POG: Burt Hooten (7 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 0 BBB, 5 K, W) Jose Cardenal 2 run home riun Game 5 At Wrigley Field 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5 1974 Chicago Cubs 2 WP: S. Kazmir (2-0) LP: R. Reuschel (0-2) S: A. Reyes (3) HR: A. Huff (1) POG: Scott Kazmir (6.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, W) Jorge Cantu pinch hit 2 run single 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays Win Series 4 Games To 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devil Rays Sting Cubs Solid Pitching Has 90 Loss Rays Looking Strong In a fictional clash of baseball eras, the 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays faced off against the 1974 Chicago Cubs in a best-of-seven playoff series that gripped fans with its intensity and historic implications. The 2004 Devil Rays emerged triumphant, winning the series in five games and showcasing their prowess against the formidable 1974 Cubs. The series kicked off at Tropicana Field, with the 1974 Cubs facing the 2004 Devil Rays. The Devil Rays wasted no time, exploding for five runs in the first inning. Scott Kazmir delivered a stellar performance on the mound, going six innings with one earned run, four hits, and five strikeouts. The Devil Rays secured a 5-2 victory, with Kazmir earning the Player of the Game (POG) honors. Game 2 saw the 1974 Cubs attempting to even the series, but Victor Zambrano of the 2004 Devil Rays had other plans. Zambrano pitched 7.2 innings, allowing only one earned run and leading his team to a 3-1 victory. Rocco Baldelli's two RBIs played a crucial role in securing the win, with Zambrano named the POG. As the series shifted to Wrigley Field, the 2004 Devil Rays continued their dominance in a close contest. Jorge Sosa delivered a remarkable pitching performance, going eight innings with just two hits and one earned run. Home runs by A. Thornton and G. Blum contributed to the Devil Rays' 2-1 victory, with Sosa earning POG honors. The 1974 Cubs fought back in Game 4, securing a 4-3 victory at Wrigley Field. Burt Hooton's seven strong innings on the mound earned him the POG title. Jose Cardenal's two-run home run played a pivotal role in the Cubs' comeback win, narrowing the series gap. The series reached its conclusion in Wrigley Field with the 2004 Devil Rays determined to close it out. Scott Kazmir, once again proving his mettle, pitched 6.1 innings with six strikeouts and only one earned run. The Devil Rays emerged victorious with a 5-2 win, securing the series 4-1. Kazmir, with his impressive 2-0 record and 1.46 ERA, rightfully earned the MVP honors for the series. Jorge Cantu's clutch pinch-hit two-run single in Game 5 showcased the depth of the 2004 Devil Rays' lineup. In contrast, the 1974 Cubs struggled to produce runs, with no player managing more than two RBIs throughout the series. Series MVP: (2-0, 1.46 ERA, 5 BB, 11K, 1.22 WHIP, 12.1 IP) Last edited by Nick Soulis; 11-16-2023 at 08:43 PM.