May 2-4, 2031: vs Toronto (3)
Transaction: Our run of injuries continued as Isaac Cedillos, filling in for the injured Wander Franco, broke his kneecap in the last game and is essentially out for the year (he could return for the playoffs, but this is where I'd insert the Jim Mora gif). Elijah Watts, a 9th-round pick from 2028 and a defensive wizard, was called up from AA Montgomery.
Game 1: 2-5 L. LP-Bradley (2-2, 5.2 8 4 4 1 3). Taj gave up 4 runs in the first three innings and with the way this offense is going that was the ballgame.
Game 2: 1-2 L. LP-Eldridge (0-4, 6 6 2 2 1 3). The popgun offense wasted the first good start of the season from Eldridge and the Rays have now lost 10 of their last 11. They had a great chance to tie in the 7th with a man on 3rd and nobody out, but two shallow fly balls did them in.
Transaction: Gunnar Henderson returns from his team suspension and Elijah Watts is sent down to Durham. With Cedillos out, Henderson will move over to SS until Wander returns late in the month.
Game 3: 8-4 W. WP-German (3-2, 5.2 5 3 3 2 5). HR-Hardy (6), R.Solano (3), Tovar (3). Runs! a Win! Funny how they go together. Henderson's 2-run double in his first at-bat since returning from suspension was the big early hit and the Rays tacked on from there with a trio of dingers.
Team record: 12-14. Next up: A day off then the 15-11 Rangers visit the Trop.
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