CHICAGO -- Relaxed and loose, some of the Tampa Bay Rays wore ski caps and earflaps for a workout Saturday, only to find sunny skies and crisp temperatures not requiring extra protection.
The Rays were ready for the elements. Then again, they were prepared for everything the Chicago White Sox did in the opening two games of their AL playoff series.
"You see a group of kids there -- I won't say happy just to be there -- just like enjoying the moment," said White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, contrasting the demeanour of his veteran team and the younger Rays. "We have a veteran clubhouse, veteran guys. They go about their business a different way."
The Rays were ready to add another chapter to this remarkable season, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series heading into Game 3 today.
One of the biggest differences in the first two games was Tampa Bay's ability to deliver clutch hits. The White Sox left 12 runners on in Friday's 6-2 loss and were just 4-for-17 with runners in scoring position in the first two games in Florida.
Reliant on homers all year, the White Sox hope a return home will rejuvenate their offence. They were 54-28 in their home park this year -- only the Rays and Red Sox were better.
Matt Garza, 11-9 with a 3.70 ERA, will start for Tampa. Lefty John Danks will start for Chicago.
-- The Associated Press
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