In the final weekend before the All-Star break, the top two teams in the majors are squaring off in what might be a prelude of the World Series matchup in October.
The Atlanta Braves and the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday play the first of three games in St. Petersburg, Fla
Fittingly, the showdown matches the Rays, who have the best record in the American League, and the Braves, who have been the most dominant team in the National League
As strong as the Rays have been in the first half, they've struggled of late -- by their standards, at least.