Evan Longoria, Steven Souza Jr., and Asdrubal powered the Rays to their second straight victory over the Texas Rangers by a 7-2 score, Saturday night. Reliever Andrew Bellatti was the winning pitcher in his major league debut, while Brad Boxberger was credited with the save — his eighth of the season. Tampa Bay maintains solid footing in the AL East — just a game behind the Yankees — after winning four out of its last six, and six of its last 10.
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays the Romp Rangers 8-2, Drew Smyly Placed on the DL
A little hope and a little despair. On the day that Alex Cobb was officially placed on the 60-day DL, Nathan Karns put together a solid seven plus inning outing, as the Tampa Bay Rays rolled to an 8-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Brandon Guyer extended the Rays lead with a sixth inning, pinch hit homer to back Karns’ solid start. Yet the night ended on a sour note, with news of another Ray who was placed on the DL.
Rays to Sign Dayron Varona
Per Steve Adams (MLB Trade Rumors), the Rays are set to sign 27 year-old Cuban outfielder Dayron Varona. It is speculated that he’ll be placed in Triple-A once he procures a visa. It isn’t known whether he may transition to the big leagues this season or not, although his skill set could make him an …
Rays 5/8/15 Starting Lineup, Etc
Nathan Karns (1-1, 4.05 ERA) will take the ball against Yovani Gallardo and the Texas on Friday. Karns has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his last five starts, compiling a 2.93 ERA in his last 27-2/3 innings of work. Gallardo has lost three consecutive starts while positing a 4.56 ERA and a .229 opposing batting average.
Rays 5/7/15 Starting Lineup, Etc
Rays 5/7/15 Starting Lineup Kiermaier CF Forsythe 3B Loney 1B DeJesus LF Butler DH Souza RF Beckham SS Elmore 2B Wilson C Archer RHP Noteworthiness — Evan Longoria is a late scratch due to flu like symptoms. Jake Elmore gets the start tonight at second having had two at-bats since April 25. — Haven’t read our …