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Art Deco · 06-23-2021, 02:51 PM

Game 1: In the space of two games the Rays have doubled their 2035 loss total as they were shut out 5-0 by Sean Nelson and the Red Sox. Nelson didn't exactly pitch a gem as the Rays had 13 baserunners (9 hits/4 walks) against him in 6 2/3 innings but either made outs on the basepaths (4 of them) hit into double plays, or just generally didn't sequence things right. Sequencing wasn't a problem for Boston against Ron Adams as they had a string of hits against him in the 4th for 3 runs and added two more in the 5th. Adams boasts an impressive 4/26 BB/K ratio through 21 innings after walking 0 and whiffing 6 today but has given up a whopping 33 hits including 4 homers and now sports a 7.29 ERA thanks in part to a .446 BABIP. Raymher Costa came in and was impressive, retiring all 7 batters he faced with 5 whiffs, but left with a dead arm as I've broken my new toy. It's a one-week injury so he'll go on the IL.

April 21: Placed P Raymher Costa on the 10-day IL with a dead arm, recalled P Eric Riley from AAA Durham.

Riley impressed last September for us, and looked good in his first couple of appearances for Durham, whose season is only about 8 games old.

Game 2: The team which couldn't stop winning has become the team that can't stop losing as they dropped their second straight game to Boston and third straight overall 7-6 in a scoreline which flattered them, or at least flattered the pitching staff. That's because Boston batters torched Rays pitchers for 17 hits and 8 walks and they should have scored in double digits but all three of the Rays outfielders threw out a runner each at the plate to keep it close. Nate Schultz took the brunt of it, going 4.2 10 5 5 3 2 but Billy Hoyte and Willie Bertone both looked terrible and were lucky to only allow a run each. Hoyte took the loss as the Rays came back to actually take a 5-4 lead in the 4th before Schultz allowed the equalizer in the 5th and Hoyte's run allowed in the 7th put the Sox ahead to stay. On offense they got homers from the two guys they acquired from Philly for Alex Buitrago as Chris Peters (#1) and Eric Titcombe (#4) went deep. Jaiden Hardaway drove in a pair as well. The reason Peters was playing was because Bo Angeac strained his hamstring on a double he hit in the 2nd. It's a day-to-day type injury for 2 1/2 weeks so we won't run the risk of aggravating it and he'll be sent to the IL.

April 22: Placed 3B Bo Angeac on the 10-day IL with a strained hamstring, recalled 2B Robbie Salazar from AAA Durham.

The infield choices on the 40-man were Salazar and 3B Jim Gebers. Gebers isn't quite as advanced as Salazar, and Salazar has already been up.

Game 3: For the first time I can remember since they moved into Publix Park in 2030, the Rays were swept as Boston took a 5-1 win. And quite often by now, even 20-25 games into the season, the Rays are typically well ahead in the division but the Red Sox are now only 2 games back of the Rays at 14-8. Today the offense was the primary culprit, getting only 3 hits through the first 8 innings and not scoring until Danny Ayala led off the 9th with his 9th HR of the year to avoid being shut out. For a change they got an excellent start as Leo Ortega went 6 4 2 2 0 7. Mike Wherry followed that up with 2 scoreless innings but Danny Medina wasn't good in the 9th, allowing 3 runs to put the game out of reach for his teammates.

Team record: 16-6. Next up: Kansas City visits for 3 games.

06-23-2021, 02:51 PM	#1040
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 6,937	April 20-22, 2035: vs Boston (3) Game 1: In the space of two games the Rays have doubled their 2035 loss total as they were shut out 5-0 by Sean Nelson and the Red Sox. Nelson didn't exactly pitch a gem as the Rays had 13 baserunners (9 hits/4 walks) against him in 6 2/3 innings but either made outs on the basepaths (4 of them) hit into double plays, or just generally didn't sequence things right. Sequencing wasn't a problem for Boston against Ron Adams as they had a string of hits against him in the 4th for 3 runs and added two more in the 5th. Adams boasts an impressive 4/26 BB/K ratio through 21 innings after walking 0 and whiffing 6 today but has given up a whopping 33 hits including 4 homers and now sports a 7.29 ERA thanks in part to a .446 BABIP. Raymher Costa came in and was impressive, retiring all 7 batters he faced with 5 whiffs, but left with a dead arm as I've broken my new toy. It's a one-week injury so he'll go on the IL. April 21: Placed P Raymher Costa on the 10-day IL with a dead arm, recalled P Eric Riley from AAA Durham. Riley impressed last September for us, and looked good in his first couple of appearances for Durham, whose season is only about 8 games old. Game 2: The team which couldn't stop winning has become the team that can't stop losing as they dropped their second straight game to Boston and third straight overall 7-6 in a scoreline which flattered them, or at least flattered the pitching staff. That's because Boston batters torched Rays pitchers for 17 hits and 8 walks and they should have scored in double digits but all three of the Rays outfielders threw out a runner each at the plate to keep it close. Nate Schultz took the brunt of it, going 4.2 10 5 5 3 2 but Billy Hoyte and Willie Bertone both looked terrible and were lucky to only allow a run each. Hoyte took the loss as the Rays came back to actually take a 5-4 lead in the 4th before Schultz allowed the equalizer in the 5th and Hoyte's run allowed in the 7th put the Sox ahead to stay. On offense they got homers from the two guys they acquired from Philly for Alex Buitrago as Chris Peters (#1) and Eric Titcombe (#4) went deep. Jaiden Hardaway drove in a pair as well. The reason Peters was playing was because Bo Angeac strained his hamstring on a double he hit in the 2nd. It's a day-to-day type injury for 2 1/2 weeks so we won't run the risk of aggravating it and he'll be sent to the IL. April 22: Placed 3B Bo Angeac on the 10-day IL with a strained hamstring, recalled 2B Robbie Salazar from AAA Durham. The infield choices on the 40-man were Salazar and 3B Jim Gebers. Gebers isn't quite as advanced as Salazar, and Salazar has already been up. Game 3: For the first time I can remember since they moved into Publix Park in 2030, the Rays were swept as Boston took a 5-1 win. And quite often by now, even 20-25 games into the season, the Rays are typically well ahead in the division but the Red Sox are now only 2 games back of the Rays at 14-8. Today the offense was the primary culprit, getting only 3 hits through the first 8 innings and not scoring until Danny Ayala led off the 9th with his 9th HR of the year to avoid being shut out. For a change they got an excellent start as Leo Ortega went 6 4 2 2 0 7. Mike Wherry followed that up with 2 scoreless innings but Danny Medina wasn't good in the 9th, allowing 3 runs to put the game out of reach for his teammates. Team record: 16-6. Next up: Kansas City visits for 3 games. Last edited by Art Deco; 06-24-2021 at 09:44 AM.