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Art Deco · 08-10-2022, 01:58 PM

Game 1: It was all Bob Riley once again as the stylish lefty tossed a complete-game shutout in a 6-0 win at Yankee Stadium in the series opener. It was his first career whitewash and second complete game of the season as he went 9 5 0 0 1 5 although you wouldn't know from that line it took him 122 pitches to get it done. Three hits accounted for all the Rays scoring: a 2-run homer from Tomas Laboy (#5) in the 2nd, a 2-run single from Doug Johns in the 3rd and a 2-run Mario Saro double in the 4th.

Game 2: The Rays topped the Yankees again 7-5 in the second game. Dave Rose (4-1) won his second start, but ran into trouble and just barely got through the 5th at 5 6 4 4 4 6. Willie Minier recorded save #19 after coming in for Satoshi Sato who had to leave with a sprained elbow. He'll go on the IL but should be right back. Luis Barela had a 2-run homer (#25) and Doug Johns (#19) and Akio Suzuki (#4) added solo shots while Tomas Laboy had a 2-run double.

July 17: Placed P Satoshi Sato on the 10-day IL, recalled P Brad Mabe from AAA Durham.

Mabe was claimed on waivers from Colorado over the All-Star Break and sent to Durham; he's a lefty who can start or relieve and has pretty good stuff (60 as a starter, 65 in relief) but iffy control (45). We'll get a look at him over the next 10 days.

Game 3: A 3-run 4th and a 4-run 6th led the Rays to their third straight win at Yankee Stadium, 8-3. Jose Castillo's solo shot (#17) and a 2-run Yuji Morioka jack (#18) got them the three in the 4th and Seth Williams added a solo homer (#11) in the 6th. Morioka knocked in another to give him 3 on the day and Nelson Bocardo plated a pair. Gordie Ager started and pitched decently but couldn't finish the 5th as he hit 103 pitches after going 4.1 5 2 2 2 8 but at least he kept the ball in the park. Chris O'Brien (3-1) relieved him and picked up the win.

Game 4: The Rays made it a 4-game sweep of the Yankees with a 5-3 win in the finale. They were up against a tough customer in New York ace Victor Bustamante but erupted for 4 runs off him in the 5th inning on a 2-run Seth Williams double followed by a 2-run Jose Castillo homer (#18). Doug Johns added a solo shot (#20) for insurance. Greg Bookhart (13-1) was excellent at 6 4 2 2 1 5 and Mel Mejia ended up with his 4th save despite allowing a solo homer in the 9th.

Team record: 75-23. Next up: We host the Austin Dukes for the first time as the former Royals franchise visits Publix Park for 3.

08-10-2022, 01:58 PM	#2096
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 6,933	July 15-18, 2047: at NY Yankees (4) Game 1: It was all Bob Riley once again as the stylish lefty tossed a complete-game shutout in a 6-0 win at Yankee Stadium in the series opener. It was his first career whitewash and second complete game of the season as he went 9 5 0 0 1 5 although you wouldn't know from that line it took him 122 pitches to get it done. Three hits accounted for all the Rays scoring: a 2-run homer from Tomas Laboy (#5) in the 2nd, a 2-run single from Doug Johns in the 3rd and a 2-run Mario Saro double in the 4th. Game 2: The Rays topped the Yankees again 7-5 in the second game. Dave Rose (4-1) won his second start, but ran into trouble and just barely got through the 5th at 5 6 4 4 4 6. Willie Minier recorded save #19 after coming in for Satoshi Sato who had to leave with a sprained elbow. He'll go on the IL but should be right back. Luis Barela had a 2-run homer (#25) and Doug Johns (#19) and Akio Suzuki (#4) added solo shots while Tomas Laboy had a 2-run double. July 17: Placed P Satoshi Sato on the 10-day IL, recalled P Brad Mabe from AAA Durham. Mabe was claimed on waivers from Colorado over the All-Star Break and sent to Durham; he's a lefty who can start or relieve and has pretty good stuff (60 as a starter, 65 in relief) but iffy control (45). We'll get a look at him over the next 10 days. Game 3: A 3-run 4th and a 4-run 6th led the Rays to their third straight win at Yankee Stadium, 8-3. Jose Castillo's solo shot (#17) and a 2-run Yuji Morioka jack (#18) got them the three in the 4th and Seth Williams added a solo homer (#11) in the 6th. Morioka knocked in another to give him 3 on the day and Nelson Bocardo plated a pair. Gordie Ager started and pitched decently but couldn't finish the 5th as he hit 103 pitches after going 4.1 5 2 2 2 8 but at least he kept the ball in the park. Chris O'Brien (3-1) relieved him and picked up the win. Game 4: The Rays made it a 4-game sweep of the Yankees with a 5-3 win in the finale. They were up against a tough customer in New York ace Victor Bustamante but erupted for 4 runs off him in the 5th inning on a 2-run Seth Williams double followed by a 2-run Jose Castillo homer (#18). Doug Johns added a solo shot (#20) for insurance. Greg Bookhart (13-1) was excellent at 6 4 2 2 1 5 and Mel Mejia ended up with his 4th save despite allowing a solo homer in the 9th. Team record: 75-23. Next up: We host the Austin Dukes for the first time as the former Royals franchise visits Publix Park for 3.