A sequence victory is all the time rejuvenating and this previous weekend is not any exception because the Rays took two of three from the Atlanta Braves.
The Rays have now improved to 7-8 on the season, placing them in 4th place within the division 1.5 video games again of the division main Toronto Blue Jays.
Tampa Bay is presently tied with the Boston Purple Sox, who will probably be on the town for the subsequent three video games; the Purple Sox are presently 8-9 on the younger season.
Boston is presently being led by Wilyer Abreu, who’s off to an unimaginable begin and is among the many league leaders in fWAR and wRC+. Coming into play on Monday, the 25-year outdated outfielder is hitting .340/.468/.600 with 3 HR over 62 journeys to the plate. Rookie Kristian Campbell can also be off to a profitable begin for his massive league profession, in addition to veterans Alex Bregman and Trevor Story; Rafael Devers has additionally rebounded after an abysmal droop to kick off the season.
Pitching smart, Garret Crochet has been phenomenal and luckily for the Rays, they missed his flip within the rotation. The remainder of the Purple Sox pitching employees has been a blended bag.
Frivolities
The highest gamers by profession WAR to have performed for the Rays and Purple Sox:
Wade Boggs
Manny Ramirez
Carl Crawford
Johnny Damon
David Value
The Rays finest participant offensively towards the Braves all-time (min. 25 PA):Dan Johnson: .360/.448/.840 with 4 HR over 29 plate appearances
GAME ONE
Monday, April 14th7:05 PM EDT
RHP Shane Baz vs RHP Tanner Houck
GAME TWO
Tuesday, April 15th7:05 PM EDT
RHP Ryan Pepiot vs RHP Walker Buehler
GAME THREE
Wednesday, April 16th7:05 PM EDT
RHP Zack Littell vs TBD