Going into this series, the Rays had one simple task at hand: take (at least) two of three from a team they could beat. In the interim, while Alex Cobb and Jeremy Hellickson are on the DL, Tampa Bay needs to win series’ against teams like the Twins, while putting together a .500 record against teams like Boston and New York. David Price knew this well, and he responded in kind Tuesday night — putting together an impressive 112 pitch, complete game victory against Minnesota.
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Rays 4/22/14 Starting Lineup, Etc.
Rays 4/22/14 Starting Lineup Zobrist 2B Jennings CF Joyce DH Longo 3B Loney 1B Myers RF DeJesus LF Escobar SS Molina C Price LHP Noteworthiness After more pre-game work (testing his groin) at the Trop, CF Desmond Jennings is back in the lineup tonight, hitting second. Sam Fuld, who’s returning to the Trop for the …
The New What Next: Rays vs Twins — A Series Preview of Sorts
The Rays will try to get their bats going again after a 5-1 loss in 12 innings to the Yankees on Sunday. They totaled 32 hits while outscoring New York 27-6 on Friday and Saturday following Price’s loss in the series opener. However, Tampa Bay managed only one run on six hits Sunday, striking out 14 times after fanning a combined 10 times in the previous two contests. Matt Joyce’s seventh-inning sacrifice fly provided the lone run. The Twins avoided a sweep Sunday with an 8-3 win in Kansas City. Minnesota was 6-for-14 wRISP after going 6-for-34 in their previous four games.
Allow Me to Unofficially Announce Our Upcoming Watch Party
I’ve been tight lipped about our upcoming Rays watch party, though I recall saying I’d give you, dear reader, more information once some of the fine details have been hammered out. In the spirit of transparency, here’s what we’ve got lined up (so far).
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Fall to Yankees, 5-1, Roster Moves, Etc
The Rays fell to the Yankees by a score of 5-1 Sunday, walking away with a series tie after the four hour and 23 minute, extra innings, contest. Credit where it’s due, the Rays pitching staff, with Cesar Ramos at the charge, was great until the 12th inning, when CJ Riefenhauser and Josh Lueke were …