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Art Deco · 06-28-2024, 08:46 AM

Game 1: Randy Mastropietro pitched well before the bullpen let it get away but none of it mattered as the offense was shut down in a 5-0 loss to the Twins at Publix Park. Mastropietro (5-4) went 5.2 8 1 1 0 3 but Devin Cefalo followed allowing 3 runs. But 1-0 or 5-0 it was going to be a defeat as the offense mustered only 6 hits.

Game 2: It was a rare series loss for the Rays as they fell 7-5 to the Twins, unable to hold leads of 3-0 and 5-3. Things looked good early as Luis Barela hit career homer 598 (#11) with a man on and Ezequiel Avalos also went deep (#6) off former Ray Steve Morris, but Melvin Lopez and the bullpen couldn't keep the lead. Lopez ended up 5.1 7 5 5 1 4 and it all went wrong in the 6th when Lopez put men on and Steve Cleland (1-2) gave up 4 hits to score Lopez's men and two of his own.

Game 3: The Rays did salvage the finale, edging Minnesota 4-3. Brad Villarreal (9-2) was excellent as usual at 6 4 2 1 1 5 and Mario Berumen converted save #14 despite allowing two hits in the 9th by fanning the other 3 batters. Kang-cheol Lee was 3-4 with HR #4 and Jose Lozada doubled and drove in a pair.

Team record: 44-25. The Yankees swept Boston so our sole possession of first was short-lived as we're once again tied for the division lead. Next up: An off-day then the White Sox visit Publix Park for 3.

Rays news: Our top pitching prospect Julio Matilla, who was up earlier this season, is suffering from shoulder inflammation and is pretty much done for the season.

06-28-2024, 08:46 AM	#2703
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,840	June 14-16, 2055: vs Minnesota (3) Game 1: Randy Mastropietro pitched well before the bullpen let it get away but none of it mattered as the offense was shut down in a 5-0 loss to the Twins at Publix Park. Mastropietro (5-4) went 5.2 8 1 1 0 3 but Devin Cefalo followed allowing 3 runs. But 1-0 or 5-0 it was going to be a defeat as the offense mustered only 6 hits. Game 2: It was a rare series loss for the Rays as they fell 7-5 to the Twins, unable to hold leads of 3-0 and 5-3. Things looked good early as Luis Barela hit career homer 598 (#11) with a man on and Ezequiel Avalos also went deep (#6) off former Ray Steve Morris, but Melvin Lopez and the bullpen couldn't keep the lead. Lopez ended up 5.1 7 5 5 1 4 and it all went wrong in the 6th when Lopez put men on and Steve Cleland (1-2) gave up 4 hits to score Lopez's men and two of his own. Game 3: The Rays did salvage the finale, edging Minnesota 4-3. Brad Villarreal (9-2) was excellent as usual at 6 4 2 1 1 5 and Mario Berumen converted save #14 despite allowing two hits in the 9th by fanning the other 3 batters. Kang-cheol Lee was 3-4 with HR #4 and Jose Lozada doubled and drove in a pair. Team record: 44-25. The Yankees swept Boston so our sole possession of first was short-lived as we're once again tied for the division lead. Next up: An off-day then the White Sox visit Publix Park for 3. Rays news: Our top pitching prospect Julio Matilla, who was up earlier this season, is suffering from shoulder inflammation and is pretty much done for the season.