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Art Deco · 09-18-2023, 09:36 AM

Once again the Rays took 2 of 3, but it was a bit of a struggle as they haven't been firing on all cylinders of late.

The offense was skunked in the opener as they fell 4-0 to Philly, only scratching out three hits. It was scoreless until the 6th when Kevin DiCostanzo (17-5) gave up a 3-run homer and another run after to finish 5.2 4 4 4 4 4.

Transactions: September roster expansion saw IF/OF Agustin Lopez and P Jeremy Brooks added, both of whom were up earlier this season. Lopez is holding the spot for Duk-yoon Ko, who was sent to Durham on a rehab assignment after being hurt just before we acquired him at the deadline from Cincinnati.

It was looking like another day of futility at the plate when the Rays didn't score until the 5th and entered the 7th trailing 2-1, but they tied it up and then scored 4 in the 8th to take a 6-2 win over the Phillies. Joe Stack's solo homer (#24) in the 7th was the equalizer, Luis Berumen broke the deadlock with a solo shot of his own (#28) in the 8th and Justin Blackwell capped a 3-hit day with a 2-run triple to give them some breathing room. Ajani Riddick (2-1) picked up the win in relief of Joe Marlette, who was very good at 7 4 2 2 0 4.

Jake Westfall's 3-run homer was the big hit as the Rays held on to take the rubber game from the Phillies 6-5. The CF, having a lousy season overall at 234/298/375, launched his 13th homer to key a 4-run 2nd inning that put Tampa Bay up 5-2. This, and Bobby Marin's 2nd infield RBI single of the day in the 6th, were enough to overcome another lousy Chris Ferguson (7-10) start of 6.1 9 5 5 1 6. Devon Williams held the fort in the 9th for save #17.

Team record: 88-48. Next up: The homestand continues with 3 against Minnesota.

09-18-2023, 09:36 AM	#1264
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,565	August 31-September 2, 2035: vs Philadelphia (3) Once again the Rays took 2 of 3, but it was a bit of a struggle as they haven't been firing on all cylinders of late. The offense was skunked in the opener as they fell 4-0 to Philly, only scratching out three hits. It was scoreless until the 6th when Kevin DiCostanzo (17-5) gave up a 3-run homer and another run after to finish 5.2 4 4 4 4 4. Transactions: September roster expansion saw IF/OF Agustin Lopez and P Jeremy Brooks added, both of whom were up earlier this season. Lopez is holding the spot for Duk-yoon Ko, who was sent to Durham on a rehab assignment after being hurt just before we acquired him at the deadline from Cincinnati. It was looking like another day of futility at the plate when the Rays didn't score until the 5th and entered the 7th trailing 2-1, but they tied it up and then scored 4 in the 8th to take a 6-2 win over the Phillies. Joe Stack's solo homer (#24) in the 7th was the equalizer, Luis Berumen broke the deadlock with a solo shot of his own (#28) in the 8th and Justin Blackwell capped a 3-hit day with a 2-run triple to give them some breathing room. Ajani Riddick (2-1) picked up the win in relief of Joe Marlette, who was very good at 7 4 2 2 0 4. Jake Westfall's 3-run homer was the big hit as the Rays held on to take the rubber game from the Phillies 6-5. The CF, having a lousy season overall at 234/298/375, launched his 13th homer to key a 4-run 2nd inning that put Tampa Bay up 5-2. This, and Bobby Marin's 2nd infield RBI single of the day in the 6th, were enough to overcome another lousy Chris Ferguson (7-10) start of 6.1 9 5 5 1 6. Devon Williams held the fort in the 9th for save #17. Team record: 88-48. Next up: The homestand continues with 3 against Minnesota.