We know the Rays are quick right? But this quick! This is a whole new level.
The Rays made Major League history Sunday with B.J. Upton's third-inning home in a series-sweeping 5-2 victory against the Marlins. Thanks to that hit Tampa Bay reached triple digits in home runs and stolen bases earlier than any team before.
The Rays have done it in 77 games (100 home runs, 118 stolen bases), seven games earlier than the 1994 Indians and 1977 Reds, to become only the fifth team to reach 100/100 before the All-Star break.
In front of 29,459 witnesses at Tropicana Field, the Rays won their fifth straight and finished 5-1 during a home stretch against the World Series winning Phillies and a Marlins team that had won nine of 12.
They also passed the Blue Jays to move into third place in the American League East for the first time this season.
Things are certainly looking up for the Rays, but for how long remains to be seen. Tampa Bay is scheduled to face Toronto ace Roy Halladay (10-1) Monday night. The right-hander, who has been out with a groin injury, is set to be reinstated from the 15-day disabled list to make the start. "I'm looking forward to that like a root canal," said Rays manager Joe Maddon.
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