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Art Deco · 11-03-2024, 01:47 PM

The Rays bounced back from their 6-game losing streak to win 2 of 3 in Anaheim, only losing the finale in extra innings.

They could be forgiven if they viewed the opener as more of the same, as after taking a 4-0 lead they fell behind 5-4 in the 7th. But the Rays were resilient this night, scoring 5 times in the 8th and coming through with a 9-6 win to snap the losing streak. Danny Rodriguez had the big hit, a bases-clearing double in that key 8th inning to break a 5-5 tie and Agustin Lopez did his lefty-mashing thing again with a pair of doubles and 3 RBI. Jeremy Begley also added an earlier solo homer (#5). Mario Urizar gave them a passable start at 5.2 5 3 2 2 1 but the bullpen after him was shaky including Stan LeVea (1-0) who got the win despite allowing the hit that put Anaheim ahead. Thankfully Tony Alicea was not shaky in picking up his 5th save, striking out the side in the 9th.

The bullpen was much better in the second game, preserving a 3-2 lead for four innings and making that the final margin of victory over the Angels. Joe Marlette (4-1) was pretty good at 5 5 2 2 2 7 but needed 101 pitches to get through his outing but three relievers held the fort with Tony Alicea again saving (#6). The winning run came courtesy of an Isaiah Jackson solo shot (#3) in the 6th to break a 2-2 deadlock. Tony Fisher also went deep with the bases empty, hitting double digits on the young season.

Extra innings and Rays just don't seem to agree this year as they fell to 0-4 in overtime, losing a 5-4 decision in 11 to LA. Danny Mauricio (0-2) was tagged for a solo homer in the bottom of the 11th to let the Angels walk it off, wasting a big game from Danny Arroyave who doubled and hit a pair of solo homers (#5 and #6) including a 462-foot mammoth blast. Danny Morales hasn't been as sharp this year and was hit for 3 in the first before settling down and finishing 6.1 7 4 4 5 4 with all the walks unusual.

Team record: 17-10, still 1/2 game up on the Yankees. Next up: the endless road trip continues with 3 in Detroit.

A monthly honor for a Ray:

11-03-2024, 01:47 PM	#1451
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,622	April 30-May 2, 2038: at LA Angels (3) The Rays bounced back from their 6-game losing streak to win 2 of 3 in Anaheim, only losing the finale in extra innings. They could be forgiven if they viewed the opener as more of the same, as after taking a 4-0 lead they fell behind 5-4 in the 7th. But the Rays were resilient this night, scoring 5 times in the 8th and coming through with a 9-6 win to snap the losing streak. Danny Rodriguez had the big hit, a bases-clearing double in that key 8th inning to break a 5-5 tie and Agustin Lopez did his lefty-mashing thing again with a pair of doubles and 3 RBI. Jeremy Begley also added an earlier solo homer (#5). Mario Urizar gave them a passable start at 5.2 5 3 2 2 1 but the bullpen after him was shaky including Stan LeVea (1-0) who got the win despite allowing the hit that put Anaheim ahead. Thankfully Tony Alicea was not shaky in picking up his 5th save, striking out the side in the 9th. The bullpen was much better in the second game, preserving a 3-2 lead for four innings and making that the final margin of victory over the Angels. Joe Marlette (4-1) was pretty good at 5 5 2 2 2 7 but needed 101 pitches to get through his outing but three relievers held the fort with Tony Alicea again saving (#6). The winning run came courtesy of an Isaiah Jackson solo shot (#3) in the 6th to break a 2-2 deadlock. Tony Fisher also went deep with the bases empty, hitting double digits on the young season. Extra innings and Rays just don't seem to agree this year as they fell to 0-4 in overtime, losing a 5-4 decision in 11 to LA. Danny Mauricio (0-2) was tagged for a solo homer in the bottom of the 11th to let the Angels walk it off, wasting a big game from Danny Arroyave who doubled and hit a pair of solo homers (#5 and #6) including a 462-foot mammoth blast. Danny Morales hasn't been as sharp this year and was hit for 3 in the first before settling down and finishing 6.1 7 4 4 5 4 with all the walks unusual. Team record: 17-10, still 1/2 game up on the Yankees. Next up: the endless road trip continues with 3 in Detroit. A monthly honor for a Ray: