Optimism will make you suffer fools gladly. I’m holding out for you to do the right thing, emphatically.
– American Steel
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Rays 8/19/14 Starting Lineup, Etc
Rays 8/19/14 Starting Lineup
Jennings CF
Zobrist 2B
Joyce LF
Longoria 3B
Loney 1B
Escobar SS
Belnome DH
Casali C
Kiermaier RF
Archer RHP
The New What Next: Enter Le Tigre — A Rays/Tigers Series Preview of Sorts
Following their lackluster 4-2 loss Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays will open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday. The Rays’ two run, five hit offensive showing in the series finale may have been one of the most uninspiring exhibitions at the plate in some time, though it certainly didn’t come as a surprise – offensive production has been on the slide over the last three or so. Are you confused how a team could drop a series after yielding a total of seven runs? Their .205 series batting average should clear up any residual befuddlement.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Archer, Rays Dominate Rangers in 10-1 Shellacking
Had you asked Joe Maddon or Jim Hickey what they hoped for out of Wednesday night’s game, they would have said a win, and the opportunity to allow the tired relievers some rest following Tuesday night’s 14-inning marathon. Two pitchers, 13 strikeouts, and two hours and 51 minutes later, the Rays not only met Maddon and Hickey’s expectations, they exceeded them. Tampa Bay put together a 10-1 shellacking of the Rangers, thanks to a masterful seven IP start by Chris Archer, and a 12 hit/10 run offensive charge (which included three early home runs) led by Matt Joyce, Sean Rodriguez, and Brandon Guyer.
The New What Next: A Rays and Rangers Series Preview of Sorts
Despite falling to the Cubs in extra innings Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays will head to Arlington for a four game set against the Rangers with a series win under their belts. The Rangers, like the Cubs, are a team the Rays can — and should — beat. Suffice it to say, though still …
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