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Art Deco · 04-26-2025, 01:03 PM

Despite some further discomfort from the bullpen the Rays did manage to sweep a series this time instead of taking two of three.

Tampa Bay unloaded for 5 runs in the 6th inning to opener to turn a 4-2 deficit into a 7-4 lead, then had to hang on to get by the Royals 7-6. Danny Rivera, who had earlier hit a solo homer (#7), hit a 2-run double to tie the score in that 6th inning and Justin Blackwell followed with a 3-run shot (#4) to provide the winning margin. Isaac Washington took over in the 7th and made quite the mess, giving up 2 runs and leaving with men on 2nd and 3rd without recording an out. But Sebastian Burns was the bullpen hero today, striking out the next three to preserve the one-run lead and fanning two more in a perfect 8th before Walt Kelly got through the 9th for his 4th save. Jon Coggin (1-0) got the win despite allowing a 2-run homer in the 6th to allow KC to take the lead, and Moises Baca struggled with his control in a 4 4 2 1 5 2 start. Danny Arroyave also homered (#11) for Tampa Bay.

Mike Blake (3-0) went six shutout innings while Danny Rivera (#8) and Billy Doughty (#4) homered to lead the Rays to a 4-2 win over Kansas City in the second game. Blake finished 6 2 0 0 0 3 and lowered his ERA to 2.04 as he continues to impress in Tampa Bay colors, and Eric Lewis converted a save chance (#8) by getting the final two outs after Chad Montgomery gave up 2 runs in the 9th.

The Rays jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead on the Royals and made it stand up as they completed the sweep with a 5-3 win. Chris Ericson (2-2) won his second straight after going 5 4 2 2 1 4 and although the bullpen had a hiccup or two they saw it out with Walt Kelly picking up save #5. The offense came via a Jeremy Begley homer (#9) leading off the game and a Danny Arroyave bases-clearing double which capped a 4-run 3rd.

Team record: 27-9, 7 up on both the Yankees and Red Sox. Next up: Again on the road with 3 in Detroit before we finally return home for a legitimate homestand.

MLB News: Former Rays superstar pitcher and current Dodger James Hays won his 200th career game on his way to the Hall of Fame.

04-26-2025, 01:03 PM	#1529
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,403	May 9-11, 2039: vs Kansas City (3) Despite some further discomfort from the bullpen the Rays did manage to sweep a series this time instead of taking two of three. Tampa Bay unloaded for 5 runs in the 6th inning to opener to turn a 4-2 deficit into a 7-4 lead, then had to hang on to get by the Royals 7-6. Danny Rivera, who had earlier hit a solo homer (#7), hit a 2-run double to tie the score in that 6th inning and Justin Blackwell followed with a 3-run shot (#4) to provide the winning margin. Isaac Washington took over in the 7th and made quite the mess, giving up 2 runs and leaving with men on 2nd and 3rd without recording an out. But Sebastian Burns was the bullpen hero today, striking out the next three to preserve the one-run lead and fanning two more in a perfect 8th before Walt Kelly got through the 9th for his 4th save. Jon Coggin (1-0) got the win despite allowing a 2-run homer in the 6th to allow KC to take the lead, and Moises Baca struggled with his control in a 4 4 2 1 5 2 start. Danny Arroyave also homered (#11) for Tampa Bay. Mike Blake (3-0) went six shutout innings while Danny Rivera (#8) and Billy Doughty (#4) homered to lead the Rays to a 4-2 win over Kansas City in the second game. Blake finished 6 2 0 0 0 3 and lowered his ERA to 2.04 as he continues to impress in Tampa Bay colors, and Eric Lewis converted a save chance (#8) by getting the final two outs after Chad Montgomery gave up 2 runs in the 9th. The Rays jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead on the Royals and made it stand up as they completed the sweep with a 5-3 win. Chris Ericson (2-2) won his second straight after going 5 4 2 2 1 4 and although the bullpen had a hiccup or two they saw it out with Walt Kelly picking up save #5. The offense came via a Jeremy Begley homer (#9) leading off the game and a Danny Arroyave bases-clearing double which capped a 4-run 3rd. Team record: 27-9, 7 up on both the Yankees and Red Sox. Next up: Again on the road with 3 in Detroit before we finally return home for a legitimate homestand. MLB News: Former Rays superstar pitcher and current Dodger James Hays won his 200th career game on his way to the Hall of Fame.