After a detailed loss in Philly, the Rays proceed a troublesome street journey by taking up the AL Central (and finest document within the AL) Cleveland Guardians for a 4 sport sequence.
Brandon Lowe acquired issues began in a rush with a 1st inning HR
Rays didn’t maintain onto the lead for lengthy as Lane Thomas doubled dwelling Jose Ramirez to tie the sport.
Guardians rapidly took the lead within the backside of the 2nd inning, when Andrés Giménez doubled dwelling Brayan Rocchio to provide the Guardians a 2-1 lead.
Imagine it or not, the Rays bumped into extra dangerous luck. Ryan Pepiot was taken out of the sport by Kevin Money after solely two innings. In accordance with Marc Topkin, it was not damage associated, so a wierd Money Consideratiton.
Phrase from Cleveland is there was no damage with #Rays Pepiot, that his departure after 2 innings (and 38 pitches) was Money’s resolution.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) September 13, 2024
Solely guess I’ve is it being a inning restrict, as Pepiot’s 113.0 IP is a profession excessive throughout all ranges for him
Then within the prime of the third inning, Christopher Morel lead off with a 105.7 MPH double, with Brandon Lowe up subsequent. Brandon Lowe hit a 103.8 MPH line drive, proper to the shortstop Brayan Rocchio, who rapidly doubled off Morel. THEN with Junior Caminero up, he hit a 104 MPH line drive to heart discipline, however Lane Thomas had an ideal soar and nice route for the ultimate out.
Rays broke by within the 4th inning, with a Aranada sac fly to usher in Josh Lowe, and a Johnny DeLuca single to attain Jose Caballero
Rays lead 3-2 after 4 innings, and what has basically change into a bullpen sport. Cole Sulser, Mason Montgomery and Garrett Cleavinger helped the Rays preserve the lead, going 5 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 BB and 6 Ks from the third inning to the seventh.
Rays acquired a one insurance coverage run after the opened the eighth inning with the primary two runners on getting on base, after which Jose Caballero displaying bunt for one pitch, then confirmed bunt AGAIN, and as a substitute slapped a grounder previous an infield masking.
Rays lead 4-2. With Edwin Uceta serving his second sport of his three sport suspension, Kevin Money went to Manuel Rodriguez, who though gave up successful, labored round it for a scoreless inning and preserve the lead at 2.
Within the prime of the ninth inning, Rays acquired one other insurance coverage run after a pitch clock violation stroll put Siri on first base, and he made his technique to second on a steal, after which third on a throwing error by Josh Naylor. A protracted fly ball by Logan Driscoll introduced Siri dwelling and the Rays lead 5-2 going into the underside of the ninth.
And for the ninth inning, and to attempt to preserve the A bullpen rested, Money goes to Richard Lovelady. Who solely wanted 6 pitches to get 3 outs and seal the win.
FINAL: Rays – 5, Guardians – 2
Rays transfer to 72-75 and look into proceed tomorrow with Zach Littell taking up Tanner Bibee for the Guardians. Sport time is at 7:10 PM
