The Rays are now 11-4-2 in the 2014 Grapefruit League season, following an 8-4 win against Boston, in Port Charlotte Sunday. David Price got his third start of the spring Sunday afternoon — and he did not disappoint. Slashing 6.2 IP/3 H/2 R/2 ER/1 BB/1 HBP/7 K on 91 pitches (61 strikes), the Rays ace was quite whiffy, with five of his seven strikeouts coming in the swinging variety. Price did not get into a three-ball count until the sixth inning.
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Rays Win Two By the Same Score, 6-3, Myers Hurt, Etc
In a bout of deja vu, Tampa Bay swept their split squad games against the Pirates and the Jays Saturday, winning both games by a score of 6-3. “A good day for the Rays,” bench coach Dave Martinez said.
Archer Solid, Molina Swipes A Bag, and the Rays Are Shutdown, 6-1
Granted the Rays took it on the chin thanks to an eighth inning meltdown by the recently reassigned Sam Runion, starter Chris Archer put together a decent outing Friday, slashing 4.2 IP/4 H/1R/1 BB/WP/HBP/6 K on 74 pitches (47 strikes). Granted his location was somewhat lacking, as exemplified by the walk, wild pitch, hit-by-pitch and K/BB ratio, Archer did a good job limiting the damage — ultimately holding the Braves to one run. I’m not certain if you could ask for anything else.
Matt Moore Rebounds, Rays Learning to Utilize Replay to the Fullest
Tampa Bay followed a poor showing on their part Saturday, against the Pirates, with a 4-1 victory over Pittsburgh Thursday afternoon.
Rays Beat Jays 5-4, Helly Throws, Balfour Feels Better, and More
With the exception of a poorly pitched three-run, sixth inning on the part of Josh Lueke, the Rays had a pretty good day all around — both in the game against the Blue Jays in Dunedin, and a minor league game in Port Charlotte. Tampa Bay ultimately eked out a 5-4 win against Toronto, thanks to Jerry “Mr. March” Sands’ ninth inning go ahead blast.