Upcoming Series
Tampa Bay Devil Rays vs. Texas RAngers
Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
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Tampa Bay Devil Rays: 9-15, .375 (RD: 3-8), 5th AL East, -7.0
Texas Rangers: 14-11, .560 (HM: 8-5), 1st AL West, +0.5
Season Series: 0-0, 1st meeting
Pitching Matchups:
05/03: Jeff Suppan (1-3, 5.40) vs. R.A. Dickey (1-2, 6.04)
05/04: Mark Hendrickson (2-0, 2.86) vs. John "Way Back" Wasdin (2-1, 9.00)
05/05: Victor Zambrano (1-2, 6.98) vs. Glendon Rusch (1-3, 4.45)
Series Preview:
The Texas Rangers are the team the Devil Rays wish they were. A solid core of young players competing together despite obvious limitations and a lack of pitching depth. The Devil Rays are heading out on their first west coast road trip, having settled into their familiar last place position in the American League East.
The Rangers, on the other hand, are one of the surprise team of the early going. Despite an infield pack with potential, the Rangers were written off because of their pitching and the increase competition in the AL West made by Anaheim's offseason spending spree. The club has been carried by veteran Kenny Rogers (5-1, 3.332 ERA).
Tampa Bay News: (04/30-05/02)
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Around the League: (04/30-05/02)
Transactions:
- 04/30:
-Florida released 3B Mike Lowell after he refused assignment to the minors.
- 05/01:
-St. Louis released MR Kent Mercker after he refused assignment to the minors.
-Milwaukee placed SP Juan Dominguez on irrevocable waivers.
League News:
- 05/01:
-American League April Pitcher of the Month: Derek Lowe (BOS)! He had a record of 2-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.16 and 1 shutouts.
-American League April Batter of the Month: Dmitri Young (DET)! He batted .410 in 83 AB, with 5 homers and 25 RBI.
-National League April Pitcher of the Month: Brandon Webb (ARI)! He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.26.
-National League April Batter of the Month: Ken Griffey (CIN)! He batted .378 in 82 AB, with 10 homers and 33 RBI.