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Art Deco · 02-27-2024, 12:22 AM

If not for a bullpen meltdown in the series opener the Rays would officially be AL East champs, but they'll have to wait at least another day to clinch after dropping 2 of 3 in Toronto.

They built a 6-2 lead in the first game thanks to four homers but three different relievers gave up runs including a pair by Eric Lewis (2-2) in the bottom of the 9th to allow the Jays a 7-6 walk-off win. Wander Franco (#15), Danny Arroyave (#27, a 3-run shot), Danny Charlton (#36) and Luis Berumen (#26) all went yard in support of Joe Marlette (5.2 4 2 2 2 5) who left with that healthy margin. But Mike Moore let Toronto back within 6-4, Jadon Smith gave up a homer in the 8th to slice the lead to one, and Lewis blew his 4th save of the year after giving up consecutive run-scoring hits with two out in the 9th, the winner courtesy of 38-year-old former Ray Vidal Brujan.

Perhaps it was a hangover from the previous night's painful loss as the Jays smoked the Rays 11-1 in the second game. Jeff Coblentz (2-3) took the loss after going 4 3 5 5 3 4 and the pen followed yesterday's debacle by allowing 6 more runs.

The Rays did salvage the finale with a 6-3 win which reduced their magic number to 2. Danny Charlton's 2-run homer (#37) got them on the board and Joe Stack's homer with a man on in the 4th (#32) put them ahead to stay while Danny Arroyave added an insurance solo shot (#28) in the 8th. This was enough for Nick Wallerstedt (8-9) who pitched with the usual traffic on the bases but was solid at 6.2 8 2 2 2 4. Eric Lewis did not blow the save this time, picking up his 35th.

Team record: 94-55. Next up: The Rays will be looking to pop the bubbly in Baltimore as they head to Charm City for 3 games.

02-27-2024, 12:22 AM	#1337
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,611	September 19-21, 2036: at Toronto (3) If not for a bullpen meltdown in the series opener the Rays would officially be AL East champs, but they'll have to wait at least another day to clinch after dropping 2 of 3 in Toronto. They built a 6-2 lead in the first game thanks to four homers but three different relievers gave up runs including a pair by Eric Lewis (2-2) in the bottom of the 9th to allow the Jays a 7-6 walk-off win. Wander Franco (#15), Danny Arroyave (#27, a 3-run shot), Danny Charlton (#36) and Luis Berumen (#26) all went yard in support of Joe Marlette (5.2 4 2 2 2 5) who left with that healthy margin. But Mike Moore let Toronto back within 6-4, Jadon Smith gave up a homer in the 8th to slice the lead to one, and Lewis blew his 4th save of the year after giving up consecutive run-scoring hits with two out in the 9th, the winner courtesy of 38-year-old former Ray Vidal Brujan. Perhaps it was a hangover from the previous night's painful loss as the Jays smoked the Rays 11-1 in the second game. Jeff Coblentz (2-3) took the loss after going 4 3 5 5 3 4 and the pen followed yesterday's debacle by allowing 6 more runs. The Rays did salvage the finale with a 6-3 win which reduced their magic number to 2. Danny Charlton's 2-run homer (#37) got them on the board and Joe Stack's homer with a man on in the 4th (#32) put them ahead to stay while Danny Arroyave added an insurance solo shot (#28) in the 8th. This was enough for Nick Wallerstedt (8-9) who pitched with the usual traffic on the bases but was solid at 6.2 8 2 2 2 4. Eric Lewis did not blow the save this time, picking up his 35th. Team record: 94-55. Next up: The Rays will be looking to pop the bubbly in Baltimore as they head to Charm City for 3 games.