Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Moore strong in Rays 2-1 victory over the Yankees

Matt Moore became the third consecutive Tampa Bay Rays hurler to pitch into the fourth inning on Saturday. His excellent outing, paired with Johnny Field’s two-run double, helped the Rays edge out the New York Yankees by a 2-1 score at Charlotte Sports Park.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Odorizzi Sharp, Motter mashes, but Rays fall 4-3

As with Drew Smyly before him, Jake Odorizzi worked into the fourth inning on Friday afternoon, when the Tampa Bay Rays took on the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Smyly sinks the Pirates, Rays win 5-1

Drew Smyly threw into the fourth inning on Thursday, and Desmond Jennings continued his hot Spring hitting in the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 win over the Pirates.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays drop first game of the Knutson Classic, 5-4

Jake Odorizzi allowed four unearned runs in the first inning on Sunday afternoon, as the Minnesota Twins took the first game of the Knutson Classic from the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-4. It was the the first time this Spring a Rays starter allowed a run.