On the day he was officially announced as the Opening Day starter, Chris Archer became the first Rays hurler to work into the fifth inning this Spring.
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays defeat Boston 13-5, fall to Toronto 6-1
The Tampa Bay Rays split a pair of games Sunday afternoon, handily defeating the Red Sox 13-5 at home, yet falling 6-1 to the Blue Jays in Dunedin.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Moore strong in Rays 2-1 victory over the Yankees
Matt Moore became the third consecutive Tampa Bay Rays hurler to pitch into the fourth inning on Saturday. His excellent outing, paired with Johnny Field’s two-run double, helped the Rays edge out the New York Yankees by a 2-1 score at Charlotte Sports Park.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Odorizzi Sharp, Motter mashes, but Rays fall 4-3
As with Drew Smyly before him, Jake Odorizzi worked into the fourth inning on Friday afternoon, when the Tampa Bay Rays took on the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Smyly sinks the Pirates, Rays win 5-1
Drew Smyly threw into the fourth inning on Thursday, and Desmond Jennings continued his hot Spring hitting in the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 win over the Pirates.