Hellickson got beat (relatively speaking, duh) by a team that’s averaged under two-runs per game in their previous six games. In the end, he posted a spotty 6 IP/5 H/5 R/5 ER/4 BB/8 K/1 HR slash line on 111 pitches (68 for strikes). Then again, Helly could have given up just three-runs and it really wouldn’t have mattered, especially when the offense could only muster two runs on five hits and four walks. 1-for-6 wRISP while stranding six on the bags? Yeesh.
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Take the Front Two From the A’s, Look For a Sweep Sunday
One run on six hits ain’t pretty, but Jeremy Hellickson (1-1, 3.55 ERA), Joel Peralta (H), and Fernando Rodney’s (S) shutout certainly was! The Rays were able to hold a very dangerous —- and potent — A’s team to only three hits and a walk Saturday night at Tropicana Field, in front of 25,611 fans.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Snag First Game From A’s
Did the meeting have anything to do with their 8-3 win over the Athletics? Should the win be attributed to the Rays fourth consecutive strong offensive showing? Whatever the case, the Rays seem to be breaking out of their offensive slump, and none too soon.
Looking Backward While Looking Forward: Rays Drop Second Consecutive Series, Hello B’more
Tampa Bay heads to Baltimore for a three game set prior to a six game home stand. The Rays will attempt to salvage what has become a disappointing 3-7 stretch. A series preview (of sorts) follows.
The New What Next: Rays vs. Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays make their way into Boston for a four game wrap-around series against the Red Sox, following a series salvaging 2-0, five hit, shutout of the Texas Rangers Wednesday, in Arlington. Matt Moore did not have the most sparkling of outings, posting a 5.1 IP/1 H/0 R/0 ER/6 BB/5 K slash line …