Perfect weather, a lively crowd that nearly filled the stadium and a 10-inning, 4-3 victory. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays got everything they needed for a successful debut at Disney World’s Wide World of Sports complex on Tuesday night.
Brendan Harris’ bases-loaded single in the 10th — his fourth hit of the game — drove in the winning run off Scott Feldman, who was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma earlier in the day.
Mets not happy about Milledge’s rap CD
Lastings Milledge took a step backward Tuesday when the Mets were made aware of his new rap CD, which contains lyrics that some would find offensive.
After reviewing the track, Mets officials scrambled to release a statement that “disapproves of the content, language and message of this recording,” but did not attribute it to anyone in the front office.
Extra innings
The Cardinals claimed reliever Todd Wellemeyer off waivers from the Royals and plan to add him to their roster this weekend. … The Athletics put closer Huston Street on the DL with nerve irritation in his right elbow. … The proposed sale of the Braves from Time Warner Inc. to Liberty Media Corp. is likely to be approved Wednesday by owners. The transaction values the team at $461 million.
