The Tampa Bay Rays will welcome the Houston Astros into the friendly confines of the Big Top, a mere four days after they last faced them at Minute Maid Park. The Rays are in slightly better shape than they were last week when they first took on the Astros. Tampa Bay has won three out of their last six, averaging just under four runs per game in that span. Still, the last two games were winnable, and therefore left a lot to be desired.
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays, Archer Fall 7-3
Behind the trusty arm of Jarrod Cosart, the Houston Astros were able to snap the Rays’ first winning streak since mid-May, just as it was getting started. The Rays fell 7-3 in Houston, Saturday afternoon. Chris Archer took the loss after posting three innings of six run ball, ending a streak of five excellent starts.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Win Second Straight, 6-1
We’re going streaking!
— Frank the Tank
The New What Next: Rays vs. Astros, Part One — A Series Preview of Sorts
Fresh off a big win in the series finale against St. Louis, the Tampa Bay Rays will start a three-game set against the Astros, in Minute Maid Park, Friday Night. Compared to this time last season, the Astros have improved whereas the Rays, well… Because of it, this three game set promises to be interesting.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Rally From Three-Run Deficit to Win 4-3
The Tampa Bay Rays came back from an early 3-0 deficit Saturday, taking the second game of their current three-game set by a score of 4-3. Roberto Hernandez FINALLY earned his fifth win of the year after giving his best David Price impersonation — That is to say, he gave up a few runs (3) in the first inning, then turned it on thereafter, retiring 10 of the last 11 batters he faced. Fernando Rodney was credited with his 22nd save of the year.