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Art Deco · 08-20-2022, 01:56 PM

Game 1: Bob Riley's woes continued and the Rays couldn't quite complete the comeback in a 7-5 loss to the Mariners at Publix Park in the series opener. Riley (12-5) was 4 9 5 5 2 4 and has allowed 18 runs in his last 4 starts as his ERA's ballooned from 3.22 to 3.80. A couple of more runs off the pen and they were behind 7-1 in the 6th before Kevin Crater's 2-run triple and a Juan Davila (3-4 today) RBI single helped them within 7-5 but they fell short.

Game 2: It was a patented Publix Park slugfest as the Rays mauled the Mariners 19-8. Kevin Crater drove in 5 with a 3-run homer (#30) and a 2-run single, Juan Davila had a 3-run shot (#5), Jose Castillo was 4-5 with a double and 3 RBI, and Mario Saro was 4-5 with 4 runs scored and an RBI. Everyone in the lineup got a hit, even Nelson Bocardo who came off the bench and slugged HR #10. Melvin Delgado hasn't been very good since coming over from Toronto and was 5 9 6 6 2 6; he's now 3-1 as a Ray but with a 6.65 ERA in those 4 starts.

August 21: Placed C Akio Suzuki on the 10-day IL with a strained back, recalled C Kurt Ferguson from AAA Durham.

And the reason why Bocardo came off the bench yesterday was the Suzuki injury, which gives Ferguson an opportunity to make his MLB debut. He was acquired from Rockies a couple of years ago and is a good-hitting catcher with doubles power and adequate defense.

Game 3: The Rays hung on to take the finale and the series from Seattle 6-5. They were up 6-0 after 3 thanks to a 5-run 3rd and Gordie Ager was cruising until he was hit for 4 in the 6th. Ager (15-6) was still pretty good at 7 6 4 4 1 2 but couldn't get the ERA back below 5. Willie Minier made it interesting in the 9th by giving up a run on 3 hits but got the final outs for save #24. Dave Frick was 3-3 with 2 doubles, one of which knocked in a run, and Kevin Crater added an RBI double. Kurt Ferguson made his MLB debut and was 0-3 with a walk and a fielder's choice RBI.

Team record: 94-33. Next up: We head to Baltimore for 4 games.

08-20-2022, 01:56 PM	#2106
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,495	August 19-21, 2047: vs Seattle (3) Game 1: Bob Riley's woes continued and the Rays couldn't quite complete the comeback in a 7-5 loss to the Mariners at Publix Park in the series opener. Riley (12-5) was 4 9 5 5 2 4 and has allowed 18 runs in his last 4 starts as his ERA's ballooned from 3.22 to 3.80. A couple of more runs off the pen and they were behind 7-1 in the 6th before Kevin Crater's 2-run triple and a Juan Davila (3-4 today) RBI single helped them within 7-5 but they fell short. Game 2: It was a patented Publix Park slugfest as the Rays mauled the Mariners 19-8. Kevin Crater drove in 5 with a 3-run homer (#30) and a 2-run single, Juan Davila had a 3-run shot (#5), Jose Castillo was 4-5 with a double and 3 RBI, and Mario Saro was 4-5 with 4 runs scored and an RBI. Everyone in the lineup got a hit, even Nelson Bocardo who came off the bench and slugged HR #10. Melvin Delgado hasn't been very good since coming over from Toronto and was 5 9 6 6 2 6; he's now 3-1 as a Ray but with a 6.65 ERA in those 4 starts. August 21: Placed C Akio Suzuki on the 10-day IL with a strained back, recalled C Kurt Ferguson from AAA Durham. And the reason why Bocardo came off the bench yesterday was the Suzuki injury, which gives Ferguson an opportunity to make his MLB debut. He was acquired from Rockies a couple of years ago and is a good-hitting catcher with doubles power and adequate defense. Game 3: The Rays hung on to take the finale and the series from Seattle 6-5. They were up 6-0 after 3 thanks to a 5-run 3rd and Gordie Ager was cruising until he was hit for 4 in the 6th. Ager (15-6) was still pretty good at 7 6 4 4 1 2 but couldn't get the ERA back below 5. Willie Minier made it interesting in the 9th by giving up a run on 3 hits but got the final outs for save #24. Dave Frick was 3-3 with 2 doubles, one of which knocked in a run, and Kevin Crater added an RBI double. Kurt Ferguson made his MLB debut and was 0-3 with a walk and a fielder's choice RBI. Team record: 94-33. Next up: We head to Baltimore for 4 games.