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Art Deco · 03-30-2022, 01:11 PM

Game 1: The Rays returned from the All-Star break not missing a beat as they continued their big-inning ways by scoring all 6 of their runs in the 4th on a trio of 2-run homers and downed Baltimore 6-4 at Publix Park. The Orioles had raced out to a 3-0 lead against Jim Brophy but they were no match for the power display in the 4th with Luis Barela (#18), Dave Frick (#5) and Mike Willis (#4) each going deep with a man on. Brophy (11-2) was pedestrian once again in the win, going 6 5 4 4 2 5 with a pair of homers allowed. Chris Martin breezed through the 9th for save #23.

Game 2: It was rally time at Publix Park as the Rays scored 3 times in the bottom of the 9th to get by Baltimore 5-4. They loaded the bases and Seth Williams walked to force in a run and two batters later Luis Barela delivered a 2-run single to let Tampa Bay walk it off. Gordie Ager started and was betrayed by his defense, finishing 5 6 4 2 2 6 with a couple of key errors costing him, Joel Gird followed with 3 dazzling scoreless innings with 5 whiffs and Jose Mendoza pitched the 9th to earn his 1st win of the year. Josh Beckett earlier had a 2-run single.

Game 3: The motto of the Rays this year seemingly could be "no early lead, no problem" as once again they fought back from a deficit to win, this time 8-6 to sweep the Orioles despite trailing 5-0 after 2 innings. Brad Jackson reverted back to rough form today as his 3.1 9 5 5 3 7 line will attest (at least he was missing some bats) but it didn't matter with this offense. 7 runs over the 5th and 6th innings gave them the lead, capped by a bases-clearing Seth Williams triple. Jose Mendez earlier hit HR #11. Jon Harbour (2-0) was outstanding in long relief, going 3 2/3 scoreless for the win, and Chris Martin had another 2-whiff 1-2-3 9th for save #24.

Team record: 66-25. Next up: We head to the thin air of Denver to play 3 games at Coors against the Rockies.

03-30-2022, 01:11 PM	#1834
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,492	July 15-17, 2044: vs Baltimore (3) Game 1: The Rays returned from the All-Star break not missing a beat as they continued their big-inning ways by scoring all 6 of their runs in the 4th on a trio of 2-run homers and downed Baltimore 6-4 at Publix Park. The Orioles had raced out to a 3-0 lead against Jim Brophy but they were no match for the power display in the 4th with Luis Barela (#18), Dave Frick (#5) and Mike Willis (#4) each going deep with a man on. Brophy (11-2) was pedestrian once again in the win, going 6 5 4 4 2 5 with a pair of homers allowed. Chris Martin breezed through the 9th for save #23. Game 2: It was rally time at Publix Park as the Rays scored 3 times in the bottom of the 9th to get by Baltimore 5-4. They loaded the bases and Seth Williams walked to force in a run and two batters later Luis Barela delivered a 2-run single to let Tampa Bay walk it off. Gordie Ager started and was betrayed by his defense, finishing 5 6 4 2 2 6 with a couple of key errors costing him, Joel Gird followed with 3 dazzling scoreless innings with 5 whiffs and Jose Mendoza pitched the 9th to earn his 1st win of the year. Josh Beckett earlier had a 2-run single. Game 3: The motto of the Rays this year seemingly could be "no early lead, no problem" as once again they fought back from a deficit to win, this time 8-6 to sweep the Orioles despite trailing 5-0 after 2 innings. Brad Jackson reverted back to rough form today as his 3.1 9 5 5 3 7 line will attest (at least he was missing some bats) but it didn't matter with this offense. 7 runs over the 5th and 6th innings gave them the lead, capped by a bases-clearing Seth Williams triple. Jose Mendez earlier hit HR #11. Jon Harbour (2-0) was outstanding in long relief, going 3 2/3 scoreless for the win, and Chris Martin had another 2-whiff 1-2-3 9th for save #24. Team record: 66-25. Next up: We head to the thin air of Denver to play 3 games at Coors against the Rockies.