Devil Rays A win with a message [Times photo: Michael Rondou] Vinny Castilla is pulled after poor at-bat in Tampa Bay's much-needed 4-3 win over O's. Rose getting look in starting staff ST. PETERSBURG -- Circumstances sent Brian Rose to the bullpen. Now Rays manager Hal McRae is taking him out. Pitcher savors leap into elite ORLANDO -- There is no secret to Joe Kennedy's success. There isn't a magic potion he drinks before each start, no rigorous off-season workout routine, no alternative medicine to explain the numbers he has put up this season.

Mutiny/MLS
Jones elevates reputation of MLS
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Cobi Jones brings recognition and, after signing a new contract, stability to the young league.

Lightning/NHL
Lightning stars lead their teams at world tourney
Kubina, Lecavalier, Richards and Modin contribute for their countries.

Lightning to let Drulia go
The 33-year-old forward plans to concentrate on healing his aching back before trying to play again.

Penguins force seventh game
Pittsburgh wins 3-2 after a late Mario Lemieux goal sends play into overtime.

Outdoors
Captain's corner
May starts the annual invasion of one of the largest gamefish along the flats of the west coast, silver king. These fish are numerous from Boca Grande to Homosassa.

Et cetera
Eckerd set for NCAA tourney
Eckerd College will make its first appearance in the NCAA Division II men's national championship tournament Thursday at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, and Tritons coach Scott Dei said he isn't just happy to be there.

Preps
Spartans enter state in familiar situation
ST. PETERSBURG -- Numbers don't lie. But in Lakewood's case maybe they do.

Lancers rally twice to earn win
TAMPA -- All season, Adam Rogers has been looking for the swing that turned so many heads last year.

Tampa Catholic tops Avon Park in 12th
Freshman Charles Cleveland keys the Crusaders' comeback with a hit in the seventh. He also pitches four scoreless innings of relief.

Crusaders need 12 innings to top Avon Park
TAMPA -- Just about every story line imaginable was packed into Tuesday's Class 3A, Region 3 final at Tampa Catholic, where in the bottom of the 12th inning after 31/2 hours, TC defeated Avon Park 5-4.

Venice ace dominates Durant 7-1
VENICE -- For once, it was the Indians, and not the Cougars, lying in wait.

Veteran coach set to make his return
TAMPA -- Saying he was "bored" with retirement, local coaching legend Jan Bennett said he's getting back in the game at tiny Riverhills Christian.

Tornadoes keep their season going -- again
Clearwater takes advantage of eight Jefferson mistakes to win 4-3 and advance to the state semifinals.

Tampa Catholic gets past Avon Park in 12 innings
TAMPA -- Robert Valiente's sacrifice fly in the 12th inning gave Tampa Catholic a 5-4 victory over Avon Park.

Around Pinellas
BASKETBALL: The Freddie Lee Dyles Memorial Scholarship Alumni game is planned for Gibbs High at 7 p.m. Saturday.