The Tampa Bay Rays walked onto the dusky field at Charlotte Sports Park for the last time of the spring Wednesday evening, and walked away with their fourth tie of the Grapefruit League season, this time matching the Baltimore Orioles by a score of 4-4.
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Rays Tie O’s, 3-3, Pick the Fifth Starter (Updated)
Going into Saturday’s game against the Orioles, we all knew the big announcement of who would fill the fifth starter spot was just around the corner. The only question was when? And though the announcement was originally expected prior to the 1:05 game, we held our breath in anticipation for the end of the meeting of AL East rivals, while Alex Cobb put up a 12 strikeout outing in the game that ended in a 3-3 tie.
Rays Lose 5-0, Put the Decision On the Fifth Starter On Hold For the Moment
The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a 5-0 shutout loss against the Blue Jays Friday, in a game where LHP Erik Bedard was given one last opportunity to prove his worth to the Rays roster and starting rotation. Much akin to his last four Spring Training outings, Bedard did himself not favors by putting together a 5.2 IP/4 ER/8 H/1 BB/4 K/1 HR outing on 94 pitches (63 strikes). Rays manager Joe Maddon said entering the game that Bedard was very much in the thick of the competition for that final starting job, and a final decision is expected Saturday — though now we’re hearing there’s a chance the announcement will be delayed at least until later Saturday.
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.
Rays Beat Jays 6-3, Game Includes First Instant Replay For Tampa Bay
After going 0-1-1 to start the Grapefruit League season, the Tampa Bay Rays have won four consecutive games — including their 6-3 victory against the Blue Jays in Dunedin, Friday. Kevin Kiermaier and Cameron Seitzer muscled the Rays past the Jays, each going yard and combining for four RBI.