October 10, 2008 James Shields only allowed two earned runs on six hits over 7.1 innings in Friday's 2-0 loss to Boston in Game 1 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field, with two walks and six strikeouts.
October 8, 2008 James Shields has been slated to pitch Game 1 of the ALCS against Boston, according to the Tampa Tribune. Manager Joe Maddon is sticking with the same rotation he used in the first round against Chicago, with Scott Kazmir following Shields in Game 2, and Matt Garza taking the hill in Game 3. Andy Sonnanstine will "probably" pitch Game 4.
October 2, 2008 James Shields was in control in Thursday's 6-4 win over the White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS at Tropicana Field, as he allowed three earned runs on six hits over 6.1 innings, with one walk and four strikeouts.
September 30, 2008 James Shields was named the Rays starter for Game 1 of the ALDS, according to The Tampa Tribune. Shields will be followed by Scott Kazmir in Game 2, Matt Garza in Game 3 and Andy Sonnanstine in Game 4.
September 23, 2008 Tampa hurler James Shields picked up his 14th win of the season, going seven innings and allowing two runs on eight hits in the Rays' 5-2 over Baltimore.
