In my mind, there were two defining games in Major League Baseball today, one in each league, and I'm not surprised by the result of either.
The first, in the National League, where the San Diego Padres snapped a 10-game winning streak by the Colorado Rockies by winning 6-4 in Colorado. With the Giants idle today, the Padres moved back into sole possession of first place in the NL West with the win, while pushing their lead over the Rockies to 2.5 games. Undoubtedly, the race in the NL West is the best and most competitive this homestretch.
It's runner up....the race in the AL East, where the Yankees and Rays began a huge series today in Tampa. Reid Brignac's extra-inning home run was the difference as the Rays regained first place as well tonight. The Rays' 87-56 record is the best in baseball, and they have really owned that honor for most of the season. Games like tonight's are what we can come to expect in the playoffs when these two teams meet in October.
The Padres and Rays were supposed to win these games, because they are the better teams. They have proven so by their body of work throughout the season. As anemic as the Padre offense is, their pitching staff is the best in baseball collectively. And as many $20 million dollar men as the Yankees have, the Rays are still the more balanced club. You can bet these advantages will bear great fruit as the season comes to an end.
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