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Art Deco · 03-18-2022, 08:09 AM

A thrilling 16-inning win in the opener gave way to despair after losing the next two and the Rays have dropped to 3rd in the AL East, 2 behind the Yankees and 1 behind Baltimore.

Transaction: Activated SS Wander Franco from the 10-day IL, optioned IF Jelfry Marte to AAA Durham.

The opener was a marathon as mentioned, and the Rays had to come back from 3-1 down to force extras. All the scoring came via the longball with solo shots in regulation from Kody Hoese (#2), Angelo DiSpigna (#1) and Victor Robles (#4), the latter tying the game at 3 in the 8th. And then after several chances to win in extras were squandered, Andrew Greckel finally put an end to the game in the 16th with a man on as he launched HR #7 to conclude the 5 hour, 36 minute affair. Diego Castillo (2-0) went the final 3 innings for the win to cap 9 1/3 scoreless from the pen after Dustin May went 6.2 7 3 3 1 6.

The worn-down bullpen from last night's game turned out to be a factor in a 6-4 loss in the second game when Joe Ryan had to depart in the 3rd inning after the Rays had jumped out to a 3-0 lead. All four relievers used in the game gave up runs as the lead evaporated with Robinson Ortiz (0-1) taking the loss after Francisco Lindor's homer off him broke a 3-3 tie in the 7th. Corey Collins led the offense for the Rays, doubling and scoring early and hitting a late consolation homer (#3). Ryan was fine after the game and will make his next start.

A close game got away from the Rays in the finale when JT Ginn stayed in one batter too long and allowed a 3-run homer which turned a 2-0 Houston lead into a 5-0 lead in a 5-1 loss. Ginn, who had excelled after being moved into the rotation this season, had his first poor start although someone relieved him at the right time it might not have been; he finished 5.1 9 5 5 1 5 and dropped to 1-1. It was a frustrating night for the offense as they did manage 11 hits but couldn't get one when it was needed while they also bounced into 3 double plays.

Team record: 13-11. Next up: An off-day then a big series at the Trop against Baltimore.

Team news: Levi Kelly tore his rotator cuff at Durham and is done for the year as his star-crossed Rays career hits another snag.

03-18-2022, 08:09 AM	#539
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,826	April 23-25, 2027: vs Houston (3) A thrilling 16-inning win in the opener gave way to despair after losing the next two and the Rays have dropped to 3rd in the AL East, 2 behind the Yankees and 1 behind Baltimore. Transaction: Activated SS Wander Franco from the 10-day IL, optioned IF Jelfry Marte to AAA Durham. The opener was a marathon as mentioned, and the Rays had to come back from 3-1 down to force extras. All the scoring came via the longball with solo shots in regulation from Kody Hoese (#2), Angelo DiSpigna (#1) and Victor Robles (#4), the latter tying the game at 3 in the 8th. And then after several chances to win in extras were squandered, Andrew Greckel finally put an end to the game in the 16th with a man on as he launched HR #7 to conclude the 5 hour, 36 minute affair. Diego Castillo (2-0) went the final 3 innings for the win to cap 9 1/3 scoreless from the pen after Dustin May went 6.2 7 3 3 1 6. The worn-down bullpen from last night's game turned out to be a factor in a 6-4 loss in the second game when Joe Ryan had to depart in the 3rd inning after the Rays had jumped out to a 3-0 lead. All four relievers used in the game gave up runs as the lead evaporated with Robinson Ortiz (0-1) taking the loss after Francisco Lindor's homer off him broke a 3-3 tie in the 7th. Corey Collins led the offense for the Rays, doubling and scoring early and hitting a late consolation homer (#3). Ryan was fine after the game and will make his next start. A close game got away from the Rays in the finale when JT Ginn stayed in one batter too long and allowed a 3-run homer which turned a 2-0 Houston lead into a 5-0 lead in a 5-1 loss. Ginn, who had excelled after being moved into the rotation this season, had his first poor start although someone relieved him at the right time it might not have been; he finished 5.1 9 5 5 1 5 and dropped to 1-1. It was a frustrating night for the offense as they did manage 11 hits but couldn't get one when it was needed while they also bounced into 3 double plays. Team record: 13-11. Next up: An off-day then a big series at the Trop against Baltimore. Team news: Levi Kelly tore his rotator cuff at Durham and is done for the year as his star-crossed Rays career hits another snag. Last edited by Art Deco; 03-18-2022 at 08:13 AM.