Filed under: GDT: The later innings are more important, anyway. By Ian Malinowski@dog_whelk Aug 12, 2014, 8:41pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share this on Reddit Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: GDT: The later innings are more important, anyway. Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email This man never pitches in the first inning. Brian Blanco Leverage at the beginning of a game is always 1, and that's boring. Who cares about the beginnings of games? More From DRaysBay Rays acquire C Ben Rortvedt from Yankees in 3-team deal 2024 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 29 Rays Madness: championship matchup Tampa Bay Rays 2024 Spring Training Leaders Tampa Bay Rays acquire Niko Goodrum Rays Madness: final four matchups