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The Longoria Show

Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff October 2, 2008 04:28 PM

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Evan Longoria's two home runs today make him the second player to homer in his first two postseason at-bats. Gary Gaetti was the first, for the Twins in 1987.

Longoria drove in his third run of the game on a single in the fifth when the Rays scored twice to expand their lead to 6-3. Carl Crawford also knocked in a run.

Javier Vazquez is finally out. He lasted 4 1/3 innings, allowing eight hits and six runs, He walked one, struck out six, and allowed both Longoria homers.

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