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.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Ramirez roughed up by Le Tigre in 6-5 loss

Erasmo Ramirez and the Tampa Bay Rays were roughed up by the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, dropping their fourth game of the Spring by a 6-5 margin. In spite of the loss, however, a trio of relievers ― Matt Andriese, Jacob Faria and Jaime Schultz ― held the Tigers to just one run over the final six innings.