The White Sox relied heavily on the long ball all season, but the Rays have some pop, too. Rookie slugger Evan Longoria homered in his first two career postseason at-bats and also singled home a run as Tampa Bay won its playoff debut, 6-4, over Chicago in Game 1 of the AL Division Series.The Phillies put themselves one win away from a trip to the National League Championship Series thanks to a 5-2 victory featuring seven strong innings from right-hander Brett Myers and a five-run second inning off Brewers ace CC Sabathia, highlighted by Shane Victorino's first career grand slam.For the Dodgers, it was mission accomplished. Los Angeles easily defeated Chicago, 10-3, on the Cubs' home turf on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in the NLDS. Chad Billingsley's strong start and Russell Martin's three-run double during a five-run second were the key elements in the win.
The total lack of basic baseball skills displayed by the 90+ win Cubs so far in the NLDS is baffling...