Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Come From Behind to Beat Mariners, 2-1

Just under three hours after Masahiro Iwakuma’s first pitch, the Tampa Bay Rays evened up the series at one game apiece, thanks to a 2-1 come from behind victory against the Mariners. The contest had all the trappings of a pitching duel; a pair of pitchers at the top of their game, an incredibly tight one run lead, and a late inning rally against Fernando Rodney. David Price put together a one-run, complete game gem — striking out 12 (all on his fastball) along the way. His final line: 9 IP/6 H/1 ER/0 BB/12 K/108 pitches (81 strikes, 75% K%). Iwakuma was great, but Price was better. Suffice it to say, Late Night with the Rays ended with adulation and exhaustion on the part of those of us who stayed up to watch. That being said, below is a recap of the ninth…because, you know, I’m tired and at work.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Ramos, Rays Beaten Up By Mariners, 12-5

There isn’t much I can say on the subject of Monday night’s loss. To his credit, Cesar Ramos saved the pen by eating 6-2/3 innings — but that’s the only positive I can cull up.

Rays 5/12/14 Starting Lineup, Alex Cobb Rehab, Etc

Rays 5/12/14 Starting Lineup DeJesus DH Zobrist 2B Joyce LF Longoria 3B Loney 1B Myers RF Jennings CF Escobar SS Hanigan C Ramos LHP Noteworthiness A good sign in the recovery of Alex Cobb: per a report from Port Charlotte, Cobb tossed a four inning simulated game Monday, giving up only two hits while striking …

The New What Next: Rays Head to Seattle For Three — A Series Preview of Sorts

The Tampa Bay Rays returned to the Trop, following a grueling 10-game road trip last Monday, riding high on a huge wave of momentum after going 5-5. Yet they just left for the West Coast Sunday after going 1-5 over the six game span of their most recent Tropicana Field residency. In short, they’re struggling to keep their heads above water at the moment. The first stop on their forthcoming trip is Seattle, where they’ll take on the 19-18 Mariners.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: That’s More Like It

The Rays won the final game of the series in Seattle by a score of 4-1. Tampa Bay will come be home early tomorrow morning, having accumulated a bit of momentum following the lackluster 3-7 road trip. The Rays gained a game on the Red Sox following their loss against the Yankees, and hold a two game lead over the Orioles in the Wildcard race once again, thanks to Baltimore’s loss against the White Sox. Jake McGee was credited with his fourth win of the season, while Fernando Rodney picked up his 33rd save of the year.