Crawford sends Rays to win in 10th

Updated: August 3, 2008, 7:27 PM EST Milestone tracker: Follow Randy Johnson's quest for 300 wins and Gary Sheffield's chase for 500 HR in the AT&T Milestone Tracker. "Emotional," Maddon said. "I just love the fact we did not give up." Tampa Bay took advantage of Fernando Rodney's wildness to put together the winning rally. Pinch-hitter Willy Aybar led off with a walk, bringing Jason Bartlett to the plate. Bartlett squared to bunt and left when Rodney (0-3) plunked him on his right index finger. Shawn Riggans batted for Bartlett, and Rodney hit him on the chest with the next pitch. "It wasn't the best way to get the runner over, but it worked out," Riggans said. Both runners advanced on Akinori Iwamura's sacrifice and B.J. Upton walked before Crawford hit a tying single into left field. One out later, Pena won it when took a... [read full story]                    

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