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Moriarty9 · 05-12-2009, 07:19 PM

Devil Rays advance to ALCS
Mulder shines as Tampa Bay tops Mariners
October 5, 2002

SEATTLE — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are one step closer to winning the pennant after defeating the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

Mark Mulder held the Mariners lineup to two runs on four hits and one walk over eight innings of work, leaving the game with a 5-2 lead as closer Matt Anderson took the mound to close out the ballgame.

Anderson struggled in the bottom of the ninth as Seattle fought to stay alive. Troy Glaus greeted Anderson with a solo home run, making it a two-run game. The closer responded by retiring the next two batters before walking Ken Griffey, Jr. with two outs. Josh Bard hit an infield single and pinch-hitter Chris Richard drew a walk to load the bases. Brian Hunter drew a walk, pushing Griffey across the plate and putting the tying run on third base with the winning run on second base. Jeff Kent hit a hard groundball to shortstop Jimmy Rollins, which was snagged and thrown to firstbaseman Paul Konerko to end the game and the series.

The Devil Rays will take on the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Devil Rays advance to ALCS Mulder shines as Tampa Bay tops Mariners October 5, 2002 SEATTLE — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are one step closer to winning the pennant after defeating the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series. Mark Mulder held the Mariners lineup to two runs on four hits and one walk over eight innings of work, leaving the game with a 5-2 lead as closer Matt Anderson took the mound to close out the ballgame. Anderson struggled in the bottom of the ninth as Seattle fought to stay alive. Troy Glaus greeted Anderson with a solo home run, making it a two-run game. The closer responded by retiring the next two batters before walking Ken Griffey, Jr. with two outs. Josh Bard hit an infield single and pinch-hitter Chris Richard drew a walk to load the bases. Brian Hunter drew a walk, pushing Griffey across the plate and putting the tying run on third base with the winning run on second base. Jeff Kent hit a hard groundball to shortstop Jimmy Rollins, which was snagged and thrown to firstbaseman Paul Konerko to end the game and the series. The Devil Rays will take on the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series.