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Art Deco · 04-11-2024, 08:58 AM

Well that was about as nightmarish as a series could be. Not only were the Rays swept by an aggregate score of 30-8 they lost their best power hitter Danny Charlton to a broken hand and he'll be out six weeks, meaning their three top hitters are now on the shelf with Luis Berumen (mercifully ready to rehab in a week) and Danny Arroyave also sidelined.

The opener was the most competitive of the lot with Houston taking a 4-1 win. Mario Urizar (1-1) only allowed 3 hits over 6 innings, but unfortunately they were all homers and he finished 6 3 4 4 2 5. The lone Rays run came on a Charlton homer, his 4th.

Things looked up briefly in the second game went up 4-0 in the 3rd and had ace Joe Marlette on the mound. What could go wrong? Turns out plenty as Marlette was immediately ripped for 6 runs in the bottom of the frame and the Astros scored 7 more off the bullpen to win going away 13-5. Marlette (1-2) finished 4 7 6 6 3 6. On offense they got a homer from Wander Franco (#4) and Charlton had a 2-run triple.

The Rays experienced another slaughtering in the finale as Houston put a baker's dozen on the board again and won 13-2. Danny Morales (1-1) took today's beating at 4 10 7 7 1 1 and once again the bullpen was horrendous. Granted Houston is a great team (now 12-3 after winning 105 last year and beating the Rays in the ALCS), but enough is enough. And of course the injury was added to insult as Charlton suffered a broken hand after being hit by a pitch.

Team record: 8-9. Next up: We'll limp into Kansas City for 3 games.

04-11-2024, 08:58 AM	#1368
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,097	April 21-23, 2037: at Houston (3) Well that was about as nightmarish as a series could be. Not only were the Rays swept by an aggregate score of 30-8 they lost their best power hitter Danny Charlton to a broken hand and he'll be out six weeks, meaning their three top hitters are now on the shelf with Luis Berumen (mercifully ready to rehab in a week) and Danny Arroyave also sidelined. The opener was the most competitive of the lot with Houston taking a 4-1 win. Mario Urizar (1-1) only allowed 3 hits over 6 innings, but unfortunately they were all homers and he finished 6 3 4 4 2 5. The lone Rays run came on a Charlton homer, his 4th. Things looked up briefly in the second game went up 4-0 in the 3rd and had ace Joe Marlette on the mound. What could go wrong? Turns out plenty as Marlette was immediately ripped for 6 runs in the bottom of the frame and the Astros scored 7 more off the bullpen to win going away 13-5. Marlette (1-2) finished 4 7 6 6 3 6. On offense they got a homer from Wander Franco (#4) and Charlton had a 2-run triple. The Rays experienced another slaughtering in the finale as Houston put a baker's dozen on the board again and won 13-2. Danny Morales (1-1) took today's beating at 4 10 7 7 1 1 and once again the bullpen was horrendous. Granted Houston is a great team (now 12-3 after winning 105 last year and beating the Rays in the ALCS), but enough is enough. And of course the injury was added to insult as Charlton suffered a broken hand after being hit by a pitch. Team record: 8-9. Next up: We'll limp into Kansas City for 3 games.