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Art Deco · 09-18-2024, 12:51 PM

Game 1: Brian Whittaker had a big game, leading the Rays to a 6-4 win over the Jays in the opener at Publix Park. The backup CF, playing with Jesus Avalos temporarily sidelined, had a 2-run homer (#3) in a 3-run 5th which titled the game in Tampa Bay's favor and finished 3-5 with 3 RBI as well as a steal. Jose Lozada (#12) went back-to-back with Whittaker in that 5th inning. Tim Johnson (3-7) wasn't convincing at 5.1 4 4 4 2 7 but did enough for the win while Adan Guardado got the call in the 9th today and picked up his 3rd save.

Game 2: The Rays' 7-game win streak came to an abrupt end as they were shut out and held to 3 hits by former Tampa Bay hurler Alec McInerney and two relievers in a 4-0 loss. Brad Villarreal (14-9) took the loss despite pitching well outside of a sequence in which he loaded the bases and gave up a grand slam, finishing 7 5 4 4 1 8.

Game 3: Tampa Bay had to come back late to avoid dropping the series to Toronto, tying it in the 9th and walking it off in the 10th on Jose Machado's RBI single to prevail 6-5. Erik Whitten did not pitch well today in going 4 4 4 4 3 5, allowing a pair of homers and putting his team behind 4-1. But after coming back to tie only to allow the go-ahead run in the 8th, the Rays loaded the bases in the 9th and Brian Whittaker drew a walk to force in the equalizer before Machado singled in Kang-cheol Lee, who had started a one-out rally in the 10 with a single, for the winner. Mario Berumen (7-1) hurled the 10th for the victory.

Team record: 87-53. The Yankees also took 2 of 3 to stay 5 1/2 back but with the Rays' two wins and New York's loss the division magic number is down to 17. Next up: An off-day then off to Detroit for 3.

09-18-2024, 12:51 PM	#2728
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,678	September 6-8, 2055: vs Toronto (3) Game 1: Brian Whittaker had a big game, leading the Rays to a 6-4 win over the Jays in the opener at Publix Park. The backup CF, playing with Jesus Avalos temporarily sidelined, had a 2-run homer (#3) in a 3-run 5th which titled the game in Tampa Bay's favor and finished 3-5 with 3 RBI as well as a steal. Jose Lozada (#12) went back-to-back with Whittaker in that 5th inning. Tim Johnson (3-7) wasn't convincing at 5.1 4 4 4 2 7 but did enough for the win while Adan Guardado got the call in the 9th today and picked up his 3rd save. Game 2: The Rays' 7-game win streak came to an abrupt end as they were shut out and held to 3 hits by former Tampa Bay hurler Alec McInerney and two relievers in a 4-0 loss. Brad Villarreal (14-9) took the loss despite pitching well outside of a sequence in which he loaded the bases and gave up a grand slam, finishing 7 5 4 4 1 8. Game 3: Tampa Bay had to come back late to avoid dropping the series to Toronto, tying it in the 9th and walking it off in the 10th on Jose Machado's RBI single to prevail 6-5. Erik Whitten did not pitch well today in going 4 4 4 4 3 5, allowing a pair of homers and putting his team behind 4-1. But after coming back to tie only to allow the go-ahead run in the 8th, the Rays loaded the bases in the 9th and Brian Whittaker drew a walk to force in the equalizer before Machado singled in Kang-cheol Lee, who had started a one-out rally in the 10 with a single, for the winner. Mario Berumen (7-1) hurled the 10th for the victory. Team record: 87-53. The Yankees also took 2 of 3 to stay 5 1/2 back but with the Rays' two wins and New York's loss the division magic number is down to 17. Next up: An off-day then off to Detroit for 3.