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Art Deco · 02-03-2023, 04:57 PM

Game 1: The Rays fell just short in the opener, coming back from 4-0 down but losing 5-4 to the White Sox at Publix Park. Melvin Delgado (4-4) had a rough start going 4 6 4 4 2 2 but it was an unearned run off Willie Navarro in the 9th that proved the difference. Jon Morales was 3-5 with 2 RBI to lead the offense, which had the tying run in scoring position in the bottom of the 9th but couldn't get him home.

Game 2: Another one of those games again as the Rays once more won by a football score, 16-9 over Chicago. Dave Rose was hit hard (4 7 6 6 3 2) and they trailed 6-3, but 7 runs in the 5th and 6th put them ahead for good. Nelson Bocardo, not far removed from a 5-hit game, was the star again today driving in 6 on a grand slam (#4) and a pair of singles, Luis Barela had a 3-run shot (#16) and Beau Bonczek was 3-4 with a double and 2 RBI. They also got homers from CJ Yamaguchi in his MLB debut, Juan Davila (#7) and Chris Kidd (#3). Joe Clark (2-1) got the win with two innings of scoreless relief and Steve Talbott actually picked up save #8 as he came in during the 8th when it was only 10-9.

Game 3: Another early deficit, another comeback and another high-scoring triumph as the Rays took the series with a 10-8 win. Bob Riley gave up a pair of 2-run homers in the 1st and finished a rough 4.2 8 6 6 2 1 as we got three terrible starts in this series. Jon Morales' 3-run homer (#8) was the big hit as it put the Rays up 9-7 in the 6th. Mario Saro had 4 hits including a pair of doubles and an RBI, CJ Yamaguchi impressed again going 3-5 with a double and 2 RBI as did Juan Viatoro. Mel Mejia (2-0) was the winner and Kevin Leonard recorded his 1st Rays save despite allowing a solo homer in the 9th.

Team record: 28-17. Unfortunately for Tampa Bay the Yankees swept a 4-game series with Toronto to open up a 2 1/2-game lead in the division. Next up: Those slumping Jays will visit for 3 games. Expect plenty of runs.

02-03-2023, 04:57 PM	#2325
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,408	May 16-18, 2050: vs Chicago White Sox (3) Game 1: The Rays fell just short in the opener, coming back from 4-0 down but losing 5-4 to the White Sox at Publix Park. Melvin Delgado (4-4) had a rough start going 4 6 4 4 2 2 but it was an unearned run off Willie Navarro in the 9th that proved the difference. Jon Morales was 3-5 with 2 RBI to lead the offense, which had the tying run in scoring position in the bottom of the 9th but couldn't get him home. Game 2: Another one of those games again as the Rays once more won by a football score, 16-9 over Chicago. Dave Rose was hit hard (4 7 6 6 3 2) and they trailed 6-3, but 7 runs in the 5th and 6th put them ahead for good. Nelson Bocardo, not far removed from a 5-hit game, was the star again today driving in 6 on a grand slam (#4) and a pair of singles, Luis Barela had a 3-run shot (#16) and Beau Bonczek was 3-4 with a double and 2 RBI. They also got homers from CJ Yamaguchi in his MLB debut, Juan Davila (#7) and Chris Kidd (#3). Joe Clark (2-1) got the win with two innings of scoreless relief and Steve Talbott actually picked up save #8 as he came in during the 8th when it was only 10-9. Game 3: Another early deficit, another comeback and another high-scoring triumph as the Rays took the series with a 10-8 win. Bob Riley gave up a pair of 2-run homers in the 1st and finished a rough 4.2 8 6 6 2 1 as we got three terrible starts in this series. Jon Morales' 3-run homer (#8) was the big hit as it put the Rays up 9-7 in the 6th. Mario Saro had 4 hits including a pair of doubles and an RBI, CJ Yamaguchi impressed again going 3-5 with a double and 2 RBI as did Juan Viatoro. Mel Mejia (2-0) was the winner and Kevin Leonard recorded his 1st Rays save despite allowing a solo homer in the 9th. Team record: 28-17. Unfortunately for Tampa Bay the Yankees swept a 4-game series with Toronto to open up a 2 1/2-game lead in the division. Next up: Those slumping Jays will visit for 3 games. Expect plenty of runs.