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Just after I wrote the Rays were in a tailspin, they bested the division rival Blue Jays in a three game sweep. If that’s all it takes, I’ll start writing negatively more often!
Duffy Walkoff
After a tough go of things defensively, it was nice to see Duffy continue to make his presence known on offense.
#RaysUp Matt Duffy hits a walk-off base hit to help the Rays sweep the @BlueJays. @TBTimes_Sports @TB_Times pic.twitter.com/C3LkwNVrPJ
— Chris Urso (@TB_TimesCurso) June 13, 2018
Duffy on his game-winning hit #Rays pic.twitter.com/5sZ1smNpIL
— Joey Knight (@TBTimes_Bulls) June 13, 2018
Rays Links
- Mister Lizzie was credentialed yesterday, and spoke to some Rays rookies about life in The Show
- Joe Knight has an injury update on Johnny Field (knee)
- Juan Toribio focuses on some rookie contributions
“Now we play the Yankees, which we know is a good team, but there’s no fear here.” The Kids helped the #Rays complete a sweep of the Blue Jays and now the team gets ready for toughest stretch of the season: https://t.co/TlQDM1nb84
— Juan Toribio (@juanctoribio) June 13, 2018
- Neil Solondz interviewed Blake Snell ahead of his start in Yankee Stadium tonight
- Rays prospect drawing attention
Rays prospect RF Jesus Sanchez has thunder in his hands. Case in point: this was a homer off of Marcus Stroman pic.twitter.com/gKb4HbPDRG
— Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) June 13, 2018
Other Links
- Fangraphs: The Blue Jays Should Plan for 2020
- Brisbee: The best and worst of Major League Baseball realignment and expansion
- Stephen: Josh Hader would lead 10 different MLB teams in strikeouts
- Rosenthal: Big shakeup coming for O’s? ($)
- Simon: Which MLB pitchers are getting the best defensive support? ($)
- ICYMI - Sarris: Did being a two-way player contribute to Shohei Ohtani’s injury? ($)