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Art Deco · 05-20-2022, 11:40 PM

The Rays forgot their bats for the first two games, scoring a total of 2 runs, but then had them shipped to Texas for the finale as they scored 14 to salvage one game from the series. The Yankees took 2 of 3 so they moved to within 2 in the division and only 1 back in the loss column.

Transaction: Victor Robles went on the 10-day IL with his fractured finger and since we needed someone to play center we called up Mo Hampton Jr. from AAA Durham. He was acquired with Brayden Jobert last year in the deal which sent Heliot Ramos to Colorado. The former Rockie 1st round pick has a great glove and speed, but is iffy with the bat.

Joe Ryan struggled with the longball again in the opener, giving up 2 homers in a 5-2 loss. He dropped to 6-6 after a 5 4 4 3 2 3 outing, while Heston Kjerstad brought home both Rays runs with a solo homer (#19) and an RBI single.

Pablo Lopez pitched decently in the second game but the bats were dominated by Texas's Josh Koskovich in the second game as they fell 3-0. Lopez (7-4) was 6.1 6 3 3 2 4 but 2 of the runs against came after he left the game, while Koskovich went 7 3 0 0 0 10. And to add injury to insult, Jose Aguilar broke a bone in his elbow on a double, and is out for a year. Not the year, but a year as in 12 months. Just when he was starting to get to play more and be a contributor, too.

Transaction: Aguilar was put on the 60-day IL and the aforementioned Brayden Jobert was recalled from Durham. We also signed veteran OF Ryan McKenna to a minor league deal - he still has a good contact tool and is a 70-rated LF, so he could make a good backup while we deal with all the injuries.

All of their offensive frustrations were taken out in the finale as they pummeled the Rangers 14-1. Half of their runs were driven in by Heston Kjerstad, who had a 3-run homer in the first and a grand slam in the 6th to give him 21 on the year, and he struck such fear into the hearts of Rangers pitchers that he walked in his other 3 plate appearances. Also walking thrice was Andrew Greckel, who drove in 3 on a 2-run double and a bases-loaded free pass while Kelly Crumpton was 2-4 with 2 RBI. Shane Panzini (8-5) turned in his best start in a long time, going 6.1 5 1 0 1 5 with all the support.

Team record: 51-35. Next up: An off-day then we return home to face Cleveland for 3.

05-20-2022, 11:40 PM	#649
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,602	July 3-5, 2028: at Texas (3) The Rays forgot their bats for the first two games, scoring a total of 2 runs, but then had them shipped to Texas for the finale as they scored 14 to salvage one game from the series. The Yankees took 2 of 3 so they moved to within 2 in the division and only 1 back in the loss column. Transaction: Victor Robles went on the 10-day IL with his fractured finger and since we needed someone to play center we called up Mo Hampton Jr. from AAA Durham. He was acquired with Brayden Jobert last year in the deal which sent Heliot Ramos to Colorado. The former Rockie 1st round pick has a great glove and speed, but is iffy with the bat. Joe Ryan struggled with the longball again in the opener, giving up 2 homers in a 5-2 loss. He dropped to 6-6 after a 5 4 4 3 2 3 outing, while Heston Kjerstad brought home both Rays runs with a solo homer (#19) and an RBI single. Pablo Lopez pitched decently in the second game but the bats were dominated by Texas's Josh Koskovich in the second game as they fell 3-0. Lopez (7-4) was 6.1 6 3 3 2 4 but 2 of the runs against came after he left the game, while Koskovich went 7 3 0 0 0 10. And to add injury to insult, Jose Aguilar broke a bone in his elbow on a double, and is out for a year. Not the year, but a year as in 12 months. Just when he was starting to get to play more and be a contributor, too. Transaction: Aguilar was put on the 60-day IL and the aforementioned Brayden Jobert was recalled from Durham. We also signed veteran OF Ryan McKenna to a minor league deal - he still has a good contact tool and is a 70-rated LF, so he could make a good backup while we deal with all the injuries. All of their offensive frustrations were taken out in the finale as they pummeled the Rangers 14-1. Half of their runs were driven in by Heston Kjerstad, who had a 3-run homer in the first and a grand slam in the 6th to give him 21 on the year, and he struck such fear into the hearts of Rangers pitchers that he walked in his other 3 plate appearances. Also walking thrice was Andrew Greckel, who drove in 3 on a 2-run double and a bases-loaded free pass while Kelly Crumpton was 2-4 with 2 RBI. Shane Panzini (8-5) turned in his best start in a long time, going 6.1 5 1 0 1 5 with all the support. Team record: 51-35. Next up: An off-day then we return home to face Cleveland for 3.