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Art Deco · 05-20-2022, 12:17 PM

Game 1: The Rays rode a 5-run 5th to take a 5-4 win over the Twins on Labor Day at Publix Park to open the series. Jose Castillo's bases-clearing triple was the big blow and made a winner of Gordie Ager, who improved to 18-5 with a 5 8 2 2 1 5 outing against his former team. Willie Minier retired the side in the 9th on only 6 pitches for his 8th Rays save and 27th overall.

September 5: Activated P Mike Robichaux from the 10-day IL, recalled P B.J. Turner from AAA Durham; optioned P Jose Morales to AAA Durham.

Turner is our second roster expansion player, the righty reliever was acquired in the offseason from the Angels but was recovering from Tommy John surgery and missed most of the year. He has 70 stuff and 55 movement so he looks like a good one.

Game 2: The Twins routed the Rays 8-2 in the second game as Marc Gibson and the bullpen were hit hard. Gibson was 5.1 7 4 4 2 3 and dropped to 5-3, 5.18 as a Ray. Also having a bad day was Seth Williams, who struck out all 5 times up and tied a team record. Mario Saro was 2-5 with a pair of doubles and an RBI.

Game 3: The Rays returned the favor in the rubber game of the series by mauling Minnesota 14-5. Most of the offense came from some less likely sources with Chris Parham going 4-4 with two doubles, a steal and 4 RBI; Tony Cordova was 2-3 with a walk, double, HR #8 and 5 RBI; and Tomas Laboy went 2-5 with HR #18 and 3 RBI. Jose Castillo added a solo shot (#34). Dan Robinson should have picked up the win with all this support but while he cruised through 4 innings he couldn't get anyone out in the 5th and was pulled after going 4.1 9 5 5 0 2. Jon Harbour as is his wont provided excellent middle relief and went to 4-0 with 3 2/3 1-hit shutout innings.

Team record: 98-43. Next up: A day off then we visit Fenway for 3 with the Red Sox.

05-20-2022, 12:17 PM	#1936
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,941	September 4-6, 2045: vs Minnesota (3) Game 1: The Rays rode a 5-run 5th to take a 5-4 win over the Twins on Labor Day at Publix Park to open the series. Jose Castillo's bases-clearing triple was the big blow and made a winner of Gordie Ager, who improved to 18-5 with a 5 8 2 2 1 5 outing against his former team. Willie Minier retired the side in the 9th on only 6 pitches for his 8th Rays save and 27th overall. September 5: Activated P Mike Robichaux from the 10-day IL, recalled P B.J. Turner from AAA Durham; optioned P Jose Morales to AAA Durham. Turner is our second roster expansion player, the righty reliever was acquired in the offseason from the Angels but was recovering from Tommy John surgery and missed most of the year. He has 70 stuff and 55 movement so he looks like a good one. Game 2: The Twins routed the Rays 8-2 in the second game as Marc Gibson and the bullpen were hit hard. Gibson was 5.1 7 4 4 2 3 and dropped to 5-3, 5.18 as a Ray. Also having a bad day was Seth Williams, who struck out all 5 times up and tied a team record. Mario Saro was 2-5 with a pair of doubles and an RBI. Game 3: The Rays returned the favor in the rubber game of the series by mauling Minnesota 14-5. Most of the offense came from some less likely sources with Chris Parham going 4-4 with two doubles, a steal and 4 RBI; Tony Cordova was 2-3 with a walk, double, HR #8 and 5 RBI; and Tomas Laboy went 2-5 with HR #18 and 3 RBI. Jose Castillo added a solo shot (#34). Dan Robinson should have picked up the win with all this support but while he cruised through 4 innings he couldn't get anyone out in the 5th and was pulled after going 4.1 9 5 5 0 2. Jon Harbour as is his wont provided excellent middle relief and went to 4-0 with 3 2/3 1-hit shutout innings. Team record: 98-43. Next up: A day off then we visit Fenway for 3 with the Red Sox.