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Art Deco · 06-19-2022, 12:55 AM

The Opening Day box:

The emphasis this offseason was to improve the team's run prevention, especially on the defensive side of things. Our goal was to win games 2-1 rather than 7-5. And for one day at least it was mission accomplished as the Rays took the opener 2-1. The winning run came as part of the plan with Chris Gutierrez, acquired for his speed and defense, beat out an infield single, stole second, went to third on a fly ball and scored on a groundout. The pitching was great, plays were made behind them and on we go.

Transaction: We activated James Hays off the IL and DFA'd Shane Baz.

The Rays made it two wins in two games with another crisply-played victory over Kansas City 6-1, but it came at a price. James Hays, fresh off the IL, got the start but had to leave after 2 scoreless innings with a sprained elbow which will shelve him for a couple of weeks. Slade Cecconi took over and was impressive with 3 scoreless 1-hit innings with 4 Ks and picked up the win. They had a 2-0 lead going into the bottom of the 8th thanks in part to Andy Kelley's first RBI single as a Ray before busting it open with Wander Franco and Andrew Greckel hitting back-to-back jacks to start a 4-run rally.

Transaction: We put Hays on the IL and recalled rookie reliever Cody Adcock, who was a sensation in spring training after flashing upgraded 75 stuff and we figure we'll get a look at what he can do. Baz being waived opened a 40-man spot for him. Cecconi will take Hays' rotation spot in the meantime.

The finale was quite a different story from the first two games as the Royals routed the Rays 16-6. Shane Panzini didn't have it all, escaping the first allowing just one run then getting lit up like a Christmas tree in the 2nd and finishing 1.2 8 8 7 2 3. The Rays did climb back within 11-6 before Dax Fulton made a forgettable Rays debut allowing 5 runs in the 9th. Speaking of debuts, Cody Adcock made his in the bigs and allowed a run in 1 1/3 with a whiff. Andrew Greckel had a big day at the plate, singling in one run and driving in 3 more with 2nd homer of the season.

Team record: 2-1. Next up: 4 at home vs Toronto.

06-19-2022, 12:55 AM	#713
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,579	April 2-4, 2029: vs Kansas City (3) The Opening Day box: The emphasis this offseason was to improve the team's run prevention, especially on the defensive side of things. Our goal was to win games 2-1 rather than 7-5. And for one day at least it was mission accomplished as the Rays took the opener 2-1. The winning run came as part of the plan with Chris Gutierrez, acquired for his speed and defense, beat out an infield single, stole second, went to third on a fly ball and scored on a groundout. The pitching was great, plays were made behind them and on we go. Transaction: We activated James Hays off the IL and DFA'd Shane Baz. The Rays made it two wins in two games with another crisply-played victory over Kansas City 6-1, but it came at a price. James Hays, fresh off the IL, got the start but had to leave after 2 scoreless innings with a sprained elbow which will shelve him for a couple of weeks. Slade Cecconi took over and was impressive with 3 scoreless 1-hit innings with 4 Ks and picked up the win. They had a 2-0 lead going into the bottom of the 8th thanks in part to Andy Kelley's first RBI single as a Ray before busting it open with Wander Franco and Andrew Greckel hitting back-to-back jacks to start a 4-run rally. Transaction: We put Hays on the IL and recalled rookie reliever Cody Adcock, who was a sensation in spring training after flashing upgraded 75 stuff and we figure we'll get a look at what he can do. Baz being waived opened a 40-man spot for him. Cecconi will take Hays' rotation spot in the meantime. The finale was quite a different story from the first two games as the Royals routed the Rays 16-6. Shane Panzini didn't have it all, escaping the first allowing just one run then getting lit up like a Christmas tree in the 2nd and finishing 1.2 8 8 7 2 3. The Rays did climb back within 11-6 before Dax Fulton made a forgettable Rays debut allowing 5 runs in the 9th. Speaking of debuts, Cody Adcock made his in the bigs and allowed a run in 1 1/3 with a whiff. Andrew Greckel had a big day at the plate, singling in one run and driving in 3 more with 2nd homer of the season. Team record: 2-1. Next up: 4 at home vs Toronto.