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June 19-21, 2048: vs Detroit (3)
Game 1: Still another comeback win after a lousy start as the Rays overcame a 6-2 deficit and beat Detroit 10-6 in their series opener at Publix Park. Dave Rose, who had been on a roll, struggled at 4 8 6 6 1 6 allowing a pair of homers. But Doug Johns led the comeback with another pair of homers to give him 23, and Luis Barela's 3-run blast (#22) gave the Rays the lead to stay. Juan Davila added a 2-run double, and the win went to Jose Morales (4-0) who tossed a pair of scoreless innings while Abelaldo Gray recorded 5 outs on only 11 pitches for his first save of the season.
Game 2: This game was supposed to be played on Saturday but it was rained out and instead became the first game of a Sunday doubleheader, which the Rays took convincingly 8-2. Mario Saro (#17) and Tomas Laboy (#8) each homered and drove in a pair as everyone in the lineup had at least one hit and five had two. Chris O'Brien (6-4) turned in his second straight quality start at 6.1 5 2 2 2 3 with both runs scoring after he left.
Game 3: The Rays swept the doubleheader and the series with a 12-8 win over Detroit that really wasn't that close as the bullpen allowed 5 late runs to make it respectable for the Tigers. Jose Castillo had a massive day with a 2-run double and a 3-run homer (#16) while Tomas Laboy cranked out two more round-trippers to give him three on the day and 10 for the year. Juan Davila chipped in a 2-run shot (#4) and Chris Parham added a solo blast (#6). Greg Bookhart went to 10-1 with a fine start (5 6 3 2 1 5) but Tony Pasillas and Dan Anderson combined to allow five runs in the final two innings.
Team record: 54-18. Next up: 4 games in Boston.
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