Chris Archer put together the longest perfect game* in Tampa Bay Rays history on Wednesday, after he retired the first 19 batters. However, a couple of seventh inning gaffes allowed Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers to salvage the final game of the series, 2-1. The Rays finished their six game home-stand with a 3-3 record, falling to 51-52 on the season.
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Throttle Tigers, 10-2
For the second consecutive game, the Tampa Bay Rays scored five or more runs which allowed the team to shellack the Detroit Tigers by score of 10-2. In short, led by Curt Casali and Asdrubal Cabrera, the Rays’ bats came to life. Previous to Monday night, the team hadn’t scored more than four runs in a game since July 8. The two consecutive wins allowed Tampa Bay to get back to .500 (51-51), retake sole possession of third place, and clinch a series win against Detroit.
Rays Roster Move: David DeJesus Traded to the Angels RHP Eduar Lopez
The Tampa Bay Rays played Tursday night’s game with 24 players, as they traded OF/DH David DeJesus to the Los Angeles Angels for the hard throwing 20 year-old RHP Eduar Lopez. Per the Rays, Lopez has been ranked by Baseball America as a Top 30 prospect in the Angels system each of the last three …
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Beat Tigers 5-2, Cabrera Activated From the DL
On Monday night, the 50-51 Tampa Bay Rays did something they hadn’t since July 8 — score more than four runs in a game. The ninth hitter, catcher Curt Casali, led the way with two homers and three hits on the evening, en route to a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The New What Next: Rays vs. Tigers ― A Series Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays capped off a miserable 2-5 week with a hard to watch 5-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. I can scarcely remember all of the good feelings at the end of the first half, when the Rays swept the then first place Houston Astros. They’ll welcome David Price and the Detroit Tigers into the Trop for a three-game series, starting Monday.