Archives for Johnny Damon category

Damon now 71st on all-time hits list

Tampa Bay designated hitter Johnny Damon moved past Ted Williams, who had 2,654 hits, into 71st place on the all-time list with an opposite-field single to left leading off the first. Damon went 4 for 4 and has 2,658 hits overall.

Red-hot Longoria comes through in clutch

Evan Longoria hit a game-ending solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

Youkilis’ blast backs Beckett, beats Rays

Josh Beckett pitched a one-hitter and Kevin Youkilis hit a three-run homer to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.

Rays 11, Astros 3

Johnny Damon said getting on base is his No. 1 priority, and he doesn't care how he does it.

Yanks agree to one-year deal with Johnson

Yanks fill their DH hole by agreeing to a one-year deal Nick Johnson.