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Art Deco · 07-03-2023, 12:28 PM

The Rays moved closer to clinching the AL East while officially clinching a playoff spot, and while their win streak was snapped they still took 2 of 3 from the White Sox.

Bobby Marin had the game of his young MLB career, homering twice to lead the Rays to a 6-1 win over Chicago in the opener making it 14 straight. His 3-run homer in the 2nd got Tampa Bay on the board and he added a solo shot (#15) in the 9th for good measure. Also going yard was Danny Charlton (#9/18) with a 2-run blast. Joe Marlette (11-6) was in fine form at 5.2 4 1 1 2 6 and Chris Ericson was so efficient that he went the final 3 1/3 scoreless for his 2nd save on only 26 pitches.

All good things, etc. as the Rays tasted defeat for the first time in over two weeks when they fell to the White Sox 4-2. Danny Morales (16-5) pitched well for the most part but had a bad sequence in the 4th where he gave up 3 runs and finished 7 5 4 4 1 3, likely ending his long-shot bid for 20 wins. Danny Charlton's 2-run double in the 8th got them back in the game but it wasn't enough.

Tampa Bay took the finale thanks to a dominant performance from Kevin DiCostanzo, who appears to be returning to his ace form as they beat the White Sox 3-1. DiCostanzo (5-2) went 7 5 1 1 0 11 on 103 pitches and if he can be part of the dynamic duo again with Marlette the Rays stand a good chance of three-peating. Mike Moore fanned 3 in the 9th for save #32. Back-to-back solo shots in the 2nd from Danny Arroyave and Orlando Tosado, the 33rd of the year for each, were all the offense needed.

Team record: 92-51. We're 5 1/2 up on the Jays and the magic number to clinch the AL East is 14. Next up: An off-day then a return home to face Cleveland for 3.

07-03-2023, 12:28 PM	#1188
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,070	September 8-10, 2034: at Chicago White Sox (3) The Rays moved closer to clinching the AL East while officially clinching a playoff spot, and while their win streak was snapped they still took 2 of 3 from the White Sox. Bobby Marin had the game of his young MLB career, homering twice to lead the Rays to a 6-1 win over Chicago in the opener making it 14 straight. His 3-run homer in the 2nd got Tampa Bay on the board and he added a solo shot (#15) in the 9th for good measure. Also going yard was Danny Charlton (#9/18) with a 2-run blast. Joe Marlette (11-6) was in fine form at 5.2 4 1 1 2 6 and Chris Ericson was so efficient that he went the final 3 1/3 scoreless for his 2nd save on only 26 pitches. All good things, etc. as the Rays tasted defeat for the first time in over two weeks when they fell to the White Sox 4-2. Danny Morales (16-5) pitched well for the most part but had a bad sequence in the 4th where he gave up 3 runs and finished 7 5 4 4 1 3, likely ending his long-shot bid for 20 wins. Danny Charlton's 2-run double in the 8th got them back in the game but it wasn't enough. Tampa Bay took the finale thanks to a dominant performance from Kevin DiCostanzo, who appears to be returning to his ace form as they beat the White Sox 3-1. DiCostanzo (5-2) went 7 5 1 1 0 11 on 103 pitches and if he can be part of the dynamic duo again with Marlette the Rays stand a good chance of three-peating. Mike Moore fanned 3 in the 9th for save #32. Back-to-back solo shots in the 2nd from Danny Arroyave and Orlando Tosado, the 33rd of the year for each, were all the offense needed. Team record: 92-51. We're 5 1/2 up on the Jays and the magic number to clinch the AL East is 14. Next up: An off-day then a return home to face Cleveland for 3.