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Art Deco · 08-21-2022, 03:06 PM

The Rays' fine start to 2030 continued with a series win over Kansas City, taking 2 of 3 from the Royals. The Yankees took 2 of 3 from Toronto to stay 2 1/2 back while Boston fell off the pace.

It was an utterly dominant performance from James Hays in the opener as Hays and the Rays blanked the Royals 4-0. The righty went to 3-1, 1.59 with an 8 5 0 0 1 11 outing on 113 pitches. Tylor Megill completed the shutout with 3 more whiffs in the 9th. Hays got all the offense he needed in the 1st when Dong-hwan Kim blasted a 2-run homer (#3) against his former team and Kelly Crumpton went back-to-back (#7) with him.

After last night's shutout it was an 180-degree turn as Rays pitching was hit for 9 runs in a 9-4 loss to the Royals. Robinson Ortiz (2-1) wasn't very good, allowing 5 runs in the first two innings and finishing 5 7 5 5 1 6 with 3 homers allowed, but neither was the bullpen as three relievers each gave up at least a run, short-circuiting a comeback which saw the Rays get within 6-4. Dong-hwan Kim had a 2-run homer for the second straight day (#4) while Chris Gutierrez and Wander Franco each had 2 hits and a ribbie.

Joe Marlette was dominant in his second Rays start and Tampa Bay took the series from Kansas City with a 4-2 win. The lefty (2-0) was 6 4 1 1 1 10 but wasn't in line for the win until the Rays scored three times in the bottom of the 6th to break open a 1-1 game. Joshua Baez's RBI infield single broke the tie and Corey Collins provided the difference with a 2-run single. Kevin DiCostanzo had an uneventful 9th for his 6th save.

Team record: 16-7. Next up: We conclude the homestand with 3 against Seattle.

08-21-2022, 03:06 PM	#809
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,859	April 23-25, 2030: vs Kansas City (3) The Rays' fine start to 2030 continued with a series win over Kansas City, taking 2 of 3 from the Royals. The Yankees took 2 of 3 from Toronto to stay 2 1/2 back while Boston fell off the pace. It was an utterly dominant performance from James Hays in the opener as Hays and the Rays blanked the Royals 4-0. The righty went to 3-1, 1.59 with an 8 5 0 0 1 11 outing on 113 pitches. Tylor Megill completed the shutout with 3 more whiffs in the 9th. Hays got all the offense he needed in the 1st when Dong-hwan Kim blasted a 2-run homer (#3) against his former team and Kelly Crumpton went back-to-back (#7) with him. After last night's shutout it was an 180-degree turn as Rays pitching was hit for 9 runs in a 9-4 loss to the Royals. Robinson Ortiz (2-1) wasn't very good, allowing 5 runs in the first two innings and finishing 5 7 5 5 1 6 with 3 homers allowed, but neither was the bullpen as three relievers each gave up at least a run, short-circuiting a comeback which saw the Rays get within 6-4. Dong-hwan Kim had a 2-run homer for the second straight day (#4) while Chris Gutierrez and Wander Franco each had 2 hits and a ribbie. Joe Marlette was dominant in his second Rays start and Tampa Bay took the series from Kansas City with a 4-2 win. The lefty (2-0) was 6 4 1 1 1 10 but wasn't in line for the win until the Rays scored three times in the bottom of the 6th to break open a 1-1 game. Joshua Baez's RBI infield single broke the tie and Corey Collins provided the difference with a 2-run single. Kevin DiCostanzo had an uneventful 9th for his 6th save. Team record: 16-7. Next up: We conclude the homestand with 3 against Seattle.