The Rays’ struggles at home continued yesterday in their 4 to 3 loss to the Reds. The offense got some runs, but James Shields had one of his rougher starts of the year. He allowed 4 earned on 7 hits in 7 innings. He struck out 10 and walked 2. The offense got three runs [...]
Archive for June, 2011
What’s Important Now: Home Woes Continue
Posted: 30th June 2011 by Devon Rogers in What's Important Now0
Rays Farm Report for Wednesday, June 29
Posted: 30th June 2011 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays Farm ReportTags: Alex Koronis, Dirk Hayhurst, felipe lopez*, Justin O'Connor
Durham Bulls 2, Charlotte Knights 1 The Garfoose, Dirk Hayhurst was stellar, pitching six shutout innings and allowing just one hit. Felipe Lopez hit a two-run home run to provide all the offense needed to win this game. Montgomery Biscuits 0, Mobile BayBears 9 Montgomery’s offense provided only four hits while starting pitcher Jim Paduch [...]
What’s Important Now: Longo, Damon Power Rays
Posted: 29th June 2011 by Devon Rogers in What's Important NowThis game was all about Johnny Damon and David Price until Evan Longoria stole the show in the ninth. Longo hit a walkoff homer two pitches into the inning to send the Rays home winners. Johnny Damon went 2 for 4 with a double, a solo homer, and 3 RBIs. Longo’s only hit of the [...]
Rays Farm Report for Tuesday, June 28
Posted: 29th June 2011 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays Farm ReportTags: Dustin Biell, Henry Wrigley, Kevin Kiermaier
Durham Bulls vs. Charlotte Knights – postponed due to bad weather The game will be made up as part of a seven-inning doubleheader tomorrow evening. The Bulls play their regularly scheduled game against the Knights this afternoon at Charlotte. Montgomery Biscuits 8, Mobile BayBears 9 Henry Wrigley slugged a grand slam, his third home run [...]
What’s Important Now: Offense Goes Silent
Posted: 28th June 2011 by Devon Rogers in What's Important NowThe offense forgot how to hit in yesterday’s 5-0 loss. The Rays mustered only 6 hits in this one, 5 of which were doubles. Ben Zobrist was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles. Matt Joyce was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles. John Jaso was 1 for 4 with a double. Jeremy Hellickson continued his [...]
Rays Farm Report for Monday, June 27
Posted: 28th June 2011 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays Farm ReportTags: Alex Cobb, Chris Archer, Jake McGee, Parker Markel
Durham Bulls 3, Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees 4 – 10 innings Reliever Jake McGee allowed the winning runs in the tenth inning to see his record fall to 3-2 on the season. This was after starter Alex Cobb pitched another good game, allowing just two runs on six hits over six innings. Dan Johnson drove in [...]
What’s Important Now: Offense Explodes, Pitching Implodes
Posted: 27th June 2011 by Devon Rogers in What's Important NowYesterday’s game was definitely an interesting one, ending with a football score. Pitching on both teams could not get outs, ending in a 14 to 10 Rays victory. The pitching staff struggled mightily yesterday, with Jeff Niemann starting it off. Niemann allowed 5 earned on 7 hits in 3 innings. Cesar Ramos followed him and [...]
Rays Farm Report for Sunday, June 26
Posted: 27th June 2011 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays Farm ReportTags: Alex Colome, Enny Romero, felipe lopez*, Matt Moore
Durham Bulls 11, Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees 3 Felipe Lopez had a big game, going 3 for 5 with a home run and five RBI to lead the Bulls. Brandon Guyer also had two hits and three RBI. Lance Cormier started and allowed three runs on five hits and five walks. Montgomery Biscuits 7, Jackson Generals [...]
What’s Important Now: All Around Great Game
Posted: 26th June 2011 by Devon Rogers in What's Important NowThe Rays had a great game all around in yesterday’s 7-2 victory over the Astros. The offense had a big day, getting 7 runs on 13 hits. Evan Longoria had another good day, going 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs. Casey Kotchman was 3 for 5 with a double and [...]
Rays Farm Report for Saturday, June 25
Posted: 26th June 2011 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays Farm ReportTags: Chris Bootcheck, Desmond Jennings, Jake Thompson, Leslie Anderson
Durham Bulls 1, Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees 2 Starter Chris Bootcheck was the hard-luck loser in this one as he pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing just five hits and two runs but saw his record fall to 3-2 as the Bulls offense could only one run despite nine hits. Leslie Anderson and Desmond Jennings each had [...]