O's Davis proves too much for Rays in rubbermatch
The Tampa Bay Rays pitching continued to struggle to contain all-world slugger Chris Davis as Orioles take series 2-1.
The Tampa Bay Rays pitching continued to struggle to contain all-world slugger Chris Davis as Orioles take series 2-1.
A W is in the books, via plenty of hits and the help of some newcomers, and despite a red-hot Chris Davis.
At last: baseball.
The Rays lost to the Phillies 10-1 in an inconsistent start from Roberto Hernandez, and with a final cut, the Opening Day roster took form.
Despite a short start from Matt Moore, the Rays defeated the Pirates 6-2 and trimmed the roster after the game.
The Rays had split-squad games on Friday, playing the Orioles and the Pirates, with both resulting in losses.
With a tentative Opening Day lineup scheduled, the Rays got rained out in Fort Myers, while Rodney rejoins the team today amidst a few concerns.
David Price pitched a short and slippery minor league start on the Rays off day, while Maddon touched on Jose Molina and Fernando Rodney’s activity, and lack thereof, in the WBC.
Though Wednesday was an off day, David Price got some action against O’s minor leaguers and Sean Rodriguez’s super-utility role was discussed.