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Art Deco · 04-05-2023, 09:24 PM

Game 1: For the first time all season the Rays moved into sole possession of first place after handing the Yankees a 6-3 loss in the series opener at Publix Park. New York took an early 2-1 lead but in the 3rd inning after the Rays tied it up Alex Duran blasted a 3-run homer (#6) to send them on their way. Steve Morris (5-1) wasn't dominating but did enough to win at 5.1 7 3 2 2 1 and Steve Talbott had a rare 1-2-3 9th for save #11.

May 13: Activated 1B Juan Viatoro from the 10-day IL, optioned 1B Nesty de la Rosa to AAA Durham.

de la Rosa looked like he could hit at the MLB level in his brief stint with the big club and will be back.

Game 2: Tampa Bay put a little more daylight between themselves and the Yankees by beating them again 5-2. Like yesterday the Rays overcame a 2-1 Yankee lead but unlike yesterday it all happened much later in the game as they tied it in the 7th on Dantel Chinchilla's RBI double and then scored 3 times in the 8th with Alex Duran once again breaking the deadlock with a homer (#7) and Beau Bonczek adding a 2-run double for insurance. Jimmy Bernal was excellent in a no-decision at 6 5 1 0 2 5, Mel Mejia (2-1) got the win, and Steve Talbott did his job in the 9th again for his 12th save.

May 14: Placed P Kevin Leonard on the 10-day IL with back spasms, claimed P Billy Haroutunian on waivers.

Leonard's injury probably didn't warrant an IL stay but it enables us to add Haroutunian without having to waive someone like Steve Ravin for now. The 37-year-old righty joins the Rays for a second time, having pitched for us 10 years ago, and still has 65 stuff.

Game 3: The Rays tasted defeat for only the 2nd time in their last 33 games as the Yankees beat on the bullpen for a 6-1 win. Dave Rose had a good start at 5.1 5 1 1 1 7 and the teams were deadlocked at 1 with the Rays' run coming on a solo Juan Viatoro homer (#5). But Billy Haroutunian (0-1) was terrible in his return to the Rays, giving up 3 runs on 4 hits in the 7th and Chris Hetzel allowed another pair to put the game out of reach. They still remain 1/2 ahead of the Yankees though after taking the series.

Team record: 32-9. Next up: Off to Seattle for 3 games.

04-05-2023, 09:24 PM	#2391
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,627	May 12-14, 2051: vs NY Yankees (3) Game 1: For the first time all season the Rays moved into sole possession of first place after handing the Yankees a 6-3 loss in the series opener at Publix Park. New York took an early 2-1 lead but in the 3rd inning after the Rays tied it up Alex Duran blasted a 3-run homer (#6) to send them on their way. Steve Morris (5-1) wasn't dominating but did enough to win at 5.1 7 3 2 2 1 and Steve Talbott had a rare 1-2-3 9th for save #11. May 13: Activated 1B Juan Viatoro from the 10-day IL, optioned 1B Nesty de la Rosa to AAA Durham. de la Rosa looked like he could hit at the MLB level in his brief stint with the big club and will be back. Game 2: Tampa Bay put a little more daylight between themselves and the Yankees by beating them again 5-2. Like yesterday the Rays overcame a 2-1 Yankee lead but unlike yesterday it all happened much later in the game as they tied it in the 7th on Dantel Chinchilla's RBI double and then scored 3 times in the 8th with Alex Duran once again breaking the deadlock with a homer (#7) and Beau Bonczek adding a 2-run double for insurance. Jimmy Bernal was excellent in a no-decision at 6 5 1 0 2 5, Mel Mejia (2-1) got the win, and Steve Talbott did his job in the 9th again for his 12th save. May 14: Placed P Kevin Leonard on the 10-day IL with back spasms, claimed P Billy Haroutunian on waivers. Leonard's injury probably didn't warrant an IL stay but it enables us to add Haroutunian without having to waive someone like Steve Ravin for now. The 37-year-old righty joins the Rays for a second time, having pitched for us 10 years ago, and still has 65 stuff. Game 3: The Rays tasted defeat for only the 2nd time in their last 33 games as the Yankees beat on the bullpen for a 6-1 win. Dave Rose had a good start at 5.1 5 1 1 1 7 and the teams were deadlocked at 1 with the Rays' run coming on a solo Juan Viatoro homer (#5). But Billy Haroutunian (0-1) was terrible in his return to the Rays, giving up 3 runs on 4 hits in the 7th and Chris Hetzel allowed another pair to put the game out of reach. They still remain 1/2 ahead of the Yankees though after taking the series. Team record: 32-9. Next up: Off to Seattle for 3 games.