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Category Archives: Game-Changer
Game-Changer: Luke Scott Walks
The Rays earned a series split against the Blue Jays with a 5-4 walkoff win Thursday night. David Price allowed four runs (one earned) in eight innings while striking out eight and walking one. Skipper Joe Maddon said it was … Continue reading
Game-Changer: Bullpen Holds Despite Unusual Workload
Although the Rays tacked on another to their franchise-record 27-straight starts with at least five innings pitched, the club’s bullpen had to do something Friday night they otherwise hadn’t done all season: Throw as many innings as the starter. Luckily … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Gomes, Fernando Rodney, Jake McGee, Jamey Wright, Joel Peralta, Kyle Farnsworth
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Series-Changer: Carlos Pena’s Pinch-Hit Home Run
With one swing of the bat, Carlos Pena changed the series between the Rays and Angels Continue reading
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Tagged Carlos Pena, Kevin Jepsen
Game-Changer: Matt Joyce’s Go-Ahead Double
Even though J.A. Happ throws with his left-hand, you could make the argument that Matthew Joyce was still one of the best hitters available for Joe Maddon to play on Sunday. That said, Joyce did not get the start against … Continue reading
Game-Changer: Niemann Escapes 6th Inning Jam
For the most part, Jeff Niemann had an uneventful return to the Rays’ rotation. The right-hander threw six scoreless innings allowing four hits and three walks. He struck out five batters and did not face much adversity until his pitch … Continue reading
