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Art Deco · 10-27-2023, 02:26 PM

The Rays extended their win streak to 9 before dropping the last two in a disappointing series with Seattle which also saw two starting pitchers go down with injuries.

Things were good in the opener though as Joe Scheu was scharp and the Rays took a 5-3 win. Scheu (2-2) was let down by the defense a little but overcame it to go 6.1 8 3 1 1 4 for the win and Eric Lewis hit double digits in saves. The big blow was a 3-run Alex Rivas homer in the 4th, his first of the year, which erased a 2-0 Seattle lead. Joe Stack was also 3-4 with a ribbie.

Tampa Bay had to go with an impromptu bullpen game in the next one but still led 6-4 going into the 8th before Brandon Gammage (2-1) imploded to allow three runs to lose it 7-6. Two batters into the game Ron Baer tore his meniscus trying to field a ground ball and he'll be lost for five months, a tough blow. Still Danny Arroyave and Joe Stack drove in a pair and the Rays held the lead until the fateful 8th.

Transaction: With Baer going on the IL, we re-purchased the contract of Jeff Coblentz who had earlier cleared waivers and was assigned to Durham. Taking Baer's spot in the rotation for now will be Nick Wallerstedt, who wasn't impressive in an earlier spot start or in his long relief stint yesterday so we'll be checking out the trade market.

For the second straight day we didn't have a starter last past the first inning as this time Leo Gutierrez left after one with a tired arm, which will sideline him for a week. Thankfully we have a couple of off days coming up so his turn can be skipped. The bullpen held in gamely again but the offense left 11 on base as the Rays dropped the finale to Seattle 4-2. Jake Bridgewater (0-1) took the loss, allowing 2 runs in 2 1/3 innings in relief of Gutierrez.

Team record: 18-12. The Jays improved to 20-9 with a sweep, so we've fallen 2 1/2 back of them. Next up: An off-day to fly coast-to-coast as we play 3 in Oakland.

10-27-2023, 02:26 PM	#1293
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,391	May 5-7, 2036: vs Seattle (3) The Rays extended their win streak to 9 before dropping the last two in a disappointing series with Seattle which also saw two starting pitchers go down with injuries. Things were good in the opener though as Joe Scheu was scharp and the Rays took a 5-3 win. Scheu (2-2) was let down by the defense a little but overcame it to go 6.1 8 3 1 1 4 for the win and Eric Lewis hit double digits in saves. The big blow was a 3-run Alex Rivas homer in the 4th, his first of the year, which erased a 2-0 Seattle lead. Joe Stack was also 3-4 with a ribbie. Tampa Bay had to go with an impromptu bullpen game in the next one but still led 6-4 going into the 8th before Brandon Gammage (2-1) imploded to allow three runs to lose it 7-6. Two batters into the game Ron Baer tore his meniscus trying to field a ground ball and he'll be lost for five months, a tough blow. Still Danny Arroyave and Joe Stack drove in a pair and the Rays held the lead until the fateful 8th. Transaction: With Baer going on the IL, we re-purchased the contract of Jeff Coblentz who had earlier cleared waivers and was assigned to Durham. Taking Baer's spot in the rotation for now will be Nick Wallerstedt, who wasn't impressive in an earlier spot start or in his long relief stint yesterday so we'll be checking out the trade market. For the second straight day we didn't have a starter last past the first inning as this time Leo Gutierrez left after one with a tired arm, which will sideline him for a week. Thankfully we have a couple of off days coming up so his turn can be skipped. The bullpen held in gamely again but the offense left 11 on base as the Rays dropped the finale to Seattle 4-2. Jake Bridgewater (0-1) took the loss, allowing 2 runs in 2 1/3 innings in relief of Gutierrez. Team record: 18-12. The Jays improved to 20-9 with a sweep, so we've fallen 2 1/2 back of them. Next up: An off-day to fly coast-to-coast as we play 3 in Oakland.