Prior to Tuesday night’s game, the Rangers hadn’t hit a homer in seven games. They hit three in last night’s game alone. Ouch. The short summary: Jeremy Hellickson lasted 2-2/3 innings, relinquishing five runs on four hits, including a pair of homers. Tampa Bay starts the day tied with Texas for the first Wildcard spot once again.
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Win 6-2, Claim Sole Possession of First Wildcard Spot
The Rays walked away from Monday night’s game with sole possession of the first Wildcard spot, after Tampa Bay, led by Alex Cobb, handed the Texas Rangers their seventh consecutive loss. The 6-2 game had everything one could want — a Wil Myers solo shot to the DanJo junk-shot seat in right field, a granny-panties wearing streaker, a six-run unraveling by former Ray Matt Garza, and a productive offense that went 6-11 wRISP.
The New What Next: Enter the Rangers
You’d think a series victory would leave us feeling some sense of calm, after all Tampa Bay took two out of three from the Twins. But, at this point in the season a series victory isn’t enough — especially when the Rays start the day with a half game lead over the Indians in the Wildcard race. Sunday’s loss left a bitter taste in the mouth of every Rays fan.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Handcuff Twins, 7-0
Going into last night’s rain lengthened game, you were given the impression that Tampa Bay were a mere inches from putting together a stretch run. Eight of their last 14 games were determined by one or two runs, and because of it one thing was certain; the pieces were there, it just came down to putting them together. Still, we waited with baited breath for a sign that they were on the other side of their malaise. If last night’s 7-0 handcuffing of the Twins did anything, it’s offer that sign… That glimmer of hope the Rays are ready to move forward. Tampa Bay starts the day tied with Texas for the first Wildcard spot, primed to pounce going into the last 15 games of the season.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Archer, Rays Blank Twins
It may not have been perfect, and the Rays may have left a little to be desired following a pair of seventh inning running gaffes by Yunel Escobar and David DeJesus, but Tampa Bay was able to walk away with a 3-0 shutout victory over the Twins Friday night — increasing their chances of reaching the postseason once more.