Can B.J. Upton keep up his torrid streak? In four games against the Chicago White Sox, Upton hit three long balls and went crazy over the final two games of the series, hitting a combined 4-for-9 with four RBI. The real question is: Can he keep that up?
To be honest, I really don’t think so. Luckily for Upton, though, I think it is fair to expect young sensation Evan Longoria to find his groove after going hit less in his last eight at bats of the ALDS.\r\n A hidden bandage to worrisome answer is Upton’s ability to make plays in center field. He can cover as much ground as anyone out in the eight spot and showed, against the White Sox, that his athletic ability is unmatched.\r\n Especially with some power hitters in the BoSox lineup, expect Upton to get his fair share of action in the field, as well as at the dish.\r\n \r\n 2) Can the Rays extinguish the Sox emotional high?\r\n After going from an extreme low, losing in 12 innings to the Angels, to an extraordinary high, winning the ALDS in walk-off fashion, the Red Sox are on \”Cloud Nine.\” It will be interesting to see if the Rays’ bats and arms can subdue the adrenaline that is still pumping through the BoSox’s veins after last night’s thrilling victory.\r\n With a starting group
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