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As Cubs fall, Rays rise to No. 1

Friday, September 5, 2008

ESPN.com In the first MLB Power Rankings of September, the Rays return to the No. 1 spot, although it almost didn't happen. The Tampa Bay bullpen nearly squandered the opportunity Thursday night when it gave up five ninth-inning runs but held on for a 7-5 victory over the Yankees. And why was that outcome so critical? To refresh your memory, one of our most sacred Power Rankings rules is that a team cannot lay claim to the No. 1 ranking if it has just been the victim of a series sweep. So the ...

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