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Art Deco · 04-11-2022, 11:15 AM

Game 1: The one thing you don't want while playing out the string ahead of the playoffs is injuries, and unfortunately the Rays suffered a key one today to mar their 8-3 win over the Red Sox. Greg Bookhart, slated to be the #4 starter in the playoffs and brilliant as a rookie in last year's postseason, is pretty much done for the year with elbow inflammation, diagnosed after he left today's game after pitching one inning. It's a 4-week injury so theoretically he could pitch in the World Series if we get that far, but I would be reluctant to use him without rehab. He finishes his second season an impressive 16-5, 3.93 with 3.2 WAR. This means the inconsistent Johnny Soland will be the 4th starter, although Joel Gird is an option. As for the game, Jon Harbour (7-0) went 3 innings with 6 whiffs for the win, and Jose Mendez highlighted the offense by going 2-5 with 2 RBI.

Game 2: Jim Brophy got knocked around and the Rays squandered several scoring opportunities as they fell to Boston by the same 8-3 score they won with yesterday. Brophy went 5 8 4 4 2 7 as his BABIP issues resurfaced, and he fell to 20-4. Dan Anderson was later hit for a 3-run homer. Jose Mendez was once again the offensive standout, 2-3 with a walk and a solo homer (#20). The Rays left 10 men on base, hit into three double plays and had two men thrown out at the plate in the same inning.

Game 3: The Rays took the series from Boston with an 8-2 win behind strong pitching from Joel Gird and another big day for Jose Mendez. Gird was 6 4 1 0 2 5 and improved to 4-1, 1.49 as he'll slot into the rotation for the final week (and perhaps the playoffs) while Mendez was 2-3 with a double, homer (#21) and 2 RBI. Chris Parham added a solo homer, his second of the year with both coming against his former team.

Team record: 116-38. Next up: We spend the final week of the regular season on the road with 8 games in 7 days, starting with 4 in Chicago against the AL Central-winning White Sox.

MLB Playoff Race Update: The Yankees continue to hurtle towards Earth like a skydiver whose chute won't open as they've lost 12 straight including three to the Jays, who are now 2 games up on them for the final wild card. They play one more time on Monday. Seattle and Oakland are both in the playoffs with the Mariners two up on the A's and the loser locked in as the first wild card. Over in the NL the Mets, Cubs and Giants either have clinched their divisions or are on the verge (Chicago is 4 up). Washington and Cincinnati look like the wild cards with the Phillies 2 1/2 back of the Reds.

04-11-2022, 11:15 AM	#1855
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,492	September 23-25, 2044: vs Boston (3) Game 1: The one thing you don't want while playing out the string ahead of the playoffs is injuries, and unfortunately the Rays suffered a key one today to mar their 8-3 win over the Red Sox. Greg Bookhart, slated to be the #4 starter in the playoffs and brilliant as a rookie in last year's postseason, is pretty much done for the year with elbow inflammation, diagnosed after he left today's game after pitching one inning. It's a 4-week injury so theoretically he could pitch in the World Series if we get that far, but I would be reluctant to use him without rehab. He finishes his second season an impressive 16-5, 3.93 with 3.2 WAR. This means the inconsistent Johnny Soland will be the 4th starter, although Joel Gird is an option. As for the game, Jon Harbour (7-0) went 3 innings with 6 whiffs for the win, and Jose Mendez highlighted the offense by going 2-5 with 2 RBI. Game 2: Jim Brophy got knocked around and the Rays squandered several scoring opportunities as they fell to Boston by the same 8-3 score they won with yesterday. Brophy went 5 8 4 4 2 7 as his BABIP issues resurfaced, and he fell to 20-4. Dan Anderson was later hit for a 3-run homer. Jose Mendez was once again the offensive standout, 2-3 with a walk and a solo homer (#20). The Rays left 10 men on base, hit into three double plays and had two men thrown out at the plate in the same inning. Game 3: The Rays took the series from Boston with an 8-2 win behind strong pitching from Joel Gird and another big day for Jose Mendez. Gird was 6 4 1 0 2 5 and improved to 4-1, 1.49 as he'll slot into the rotation for the final week (and perhaps the playoffs) while Mendez was 2-3 with a double, homer (#21) and 2 RBI. Chris Parham added a solo homer, his second of the year with both coming against his former team. Team record: 116-38. Next up: We spend the final week of the regular season on the road with 8 games in 7 days, starting with 4 in Chicago against the AL Central-winning White Sox. MLB Playoff Race Update: The Yankees continue to hurtle towards Earth like a skydiver whose chute won't open as they've lost 12 straight including three to the Jays, who are now 2 games up on them for the final wild card. They play one more time on Monday. Seattle and Oakland are both in the playoffs with the Mariners two up on the A's and the loser locked in as the first wild card. Over in the NL the Mets, Cubs and Giants either have clinched their divisions or are on the verge (Chicago is 4 up). Washington and Cincinnati look like the wild cards with the Phillies 2 1/2 back of the Reds.