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Art Deco · 11-17-2022, 02:11 PM

Game 1: The Rays scored 6 runs early and made a 6-5 lead stand up for five innings to take the opener from Baltimore and move into sole possession of first in the AL East. Mario Saro had the big hit, a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 4th that made it 6-5, his 4th of the year as part of a 3-hit day. Yuji Morioka continued his blazing start to the year with a 2-run shot (#6) and Dave Rose (1-2) hung around long enough for the win at 6 6 5 3 0 9 with Mel Mejia recording his first save with Steve Falcon fatigued.

Game 2: Things were a little easier today for Tampa Bay as they scored in six of their eight at-bats and beat the Orioles again 8-3. Luis Barela had a big day with a 2-run shot in the first, only his 2nd of the year, and a 2-run single later. Yuji Morioka can't stop homering and hit his 7th while Jon Morales was 2-4 with 2 RBI. Chad Gardner (2-0) beat his former team with a decent 5 8 3 3 1 7 performance. One sour note though: former Oriole Juan Viatoro tore a hamstring and is out 4-5 weeks.

April 21: Placed 1B Juan Viatoro on the 10-day IL, recalled OF Chris Kidd from AAA Durham.

We didn't need to call up a 1B since we have Ruben Ramirez and Tomas Laboy plays there as well, so we brought up Kidd since we really don't have anyone to cover CF effectively when Chris Parham needs a breather. Kidd is a 60-rated CF and is a good singles/gap hitter who could take over for Parham someday as he's only 24.

Game 3: The Rays clubbed six homers, scoring 11 runs - and lost - as a Coors Field or vintage 1970s Wrigley came unfolded with Baltimore taking a 19-11 win. They were up 7-3 after 3 innings on homers from Jon Morales (#3) who had a 4-hit day, Nelson Bocardo, who hit his first two of the year, Chris Parham (#1) and Tomas Laboy (#4). But Bob Riley (1-2), with an even bad-by-Tampa-Bay-standards defense behind him, couldn't hold the lead and was battered to the tune of 3.2 9 9 5 1 0 and the relievers behind him were just as bad. Ruben Ramirez came off the bench to hit a pinch-homer in the 9th, his 3rd. And to add injury to insult Yuji Morioka, who was already nursing a sprained knee, hurt his thumb and will go on the IL to get him fully healthy.

April 22: Placed IF Yuji Morioka on the 10-day IL, purchased the contract of IF Josh Sprouse from AAA Durham.

Josh Sprouse is back up once again to bring his toothpick of a bat but Gold Glove-caliber defense to the team. Ismael Morales will take over as the everyday SS while Morioka mends.

Game 4: Heartbreak for Tampa Bay as Steve Falcon (1-1) surrendered a 10th inning homer for the first run he's allowed this year and the Rays fell 6-5 to Baltimore in 10 innings, ending up with a series split and falling back into a tie with the Orioles atop the division. The Rays trailed this one 5-3 before they fought back with Mario Saro's 5th homer evening things up in the 8th. Jon Morales homered earlier (#4) while Melvin Delgado struggled a bit at 6.1 7 5 4 1 4.

Team record: 12-8. Next up: The Angels come into town for 3 over the weekend.

11-17-2022, 02:11 PM	#2230
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,420	April 19-22, 2049: vs Baltimore (4) Game 1: The Rays scored 6 runs early and made a 6-5 lead stand up for five innings to take the opener from Baltimore and move into sole possession of first in the AL East. Mario Saro had the big hit, a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 4th that made it 6-5, his 4th of the year as part of a 3-hit day. Yuji Morioka continued his blazing start to the year with a 2-run shot (#6) and Dave Rose (1-2) hung around long enough for the win at 6 6 5 3 0 9 with Mel Mejia recording his first save with Steve Falcon fatigued. Game 2: Things were a little easier today for Tampa Bay as they scored in six of their eight at-bats and beat the Orioles again 8-3. Luis Barela had a big day with a 2-run shot in the first, only his 2nd of the year, and a 2-run single later. Yuji Morioka can't stop homering and hit his 7th while Jon Morales was 2-4 with 2 RBI. Chad Gardner (2-0) beat his former team with a decent 5 8 3 3 1 7 performance. One sour note though: former Oriole Juan Viatoro tore a hamstring and is out 4-5 weeks. April 21: Placed 1B Juan Viatoro on the 10-day IL, recalled OF Chris Kidd from AAA Durham. We didn't need to call up a 1B since we have Ruben Ramirez and Tomas Laboy plays there as well, so we brought up Kidd since we really don't have anyone to cover CF effectively when Chris Parham needs a breather. Kidd is a 60-rated CF and is a good singles/gap hitter who could take over for Parham someday as he's only 24. Game 3: The Rays clubbed six homers, scoring 11 runs - and lost - as a Coors Field or vintage 1970s Wrigley came unfolded with Baltimore taking a 19-11 win. They were up 7-3 after 3 innings on homers from Jon Morales (#3) who had a 4-hit day, Nelson Bocardo, who hit his first two of the year, Chris Parham (#1) and Tomas Laboy (#4). But Bob Riley (1-2), with an even bad-by-Tampa-Bay-standards defense behind him, couldn't hold the lead and was battered to the tune of 3.2 9 9 5 1 0 and the relievers behind him were just as bad. Ruben Ramirez came off the bench to hit a pinch-homer in the 9th, his 3rd. And to add injury to insult Yuji Morioka, who was already nursing a sprained knee, hurt his thumb and will go on the IL to get him fully healthy. April 22: Placed IF Yuji Morioka on the 10-day IL, purchased the contract of IF Josh Sprouse from AAA Durham. Josh Sprouse is back up once again to bring his toothpick of a bat but Gold Glove-caliber defense to the team. Ismael Morales will take over as the everyday SS while Morioka mends. Game 4: Heartbreak for Tampa Bay as Steve Falcon (1-1) surrendered a 10th inning homer for the first run he's allowed this year and the Rays fell 6-5 to Baltimore in 10 innings, ending up with a series split and falling back into a tie with the Orioles atop the division. The Rays trailed this one 5-3 before they fought back with Mario Saro's 5th homer evening things up in the 8th. Jon Morales homered earlier (#4) while Melvin Delgado struggled a bit at 6.1 7 5 4 1 4. Team record: 12-8. Next up: The Angels come into town for 3 over the weekend.