OK, so by now you’ve heard of the Mohawk trend flying through the Ray clubhouse. Just about all the Rays have been skinned with the pressure being applied to those who haven’t. Expect all Ray players, coaches and fans to be ‘hawked by the time the post season begins! Yup, I’m even considering it……for about ½ a second anyway. This is a great show of team unity and support for one another. A great idea to bring even more cohesion to an already close Ray clubhouse! BJ Upton and Evan Longoria are the father’s of this trend for the Rays – GREAT job guys! Way to spark some extra closeness amongst your teammates!
The Rays made a significant jump toward history by crushing the Minnesota Twins 11-1. The Rays only need to win 1 more game to guarantee the franchise’s first ever trip to the playoffs!!! That is not the only history that was made during this game. The first ever instant replay aided overturned call was also made.
Edwin Jackson pitched lights out in this game. I have to admit after he walked the first batter he saw in the game I had my fears that this may end badly. But, E-Jax recovered and did not allow that run to score or even advance for that matter. Jackson pitched 7 2/3 strong innings allowing 7 hits, 1 ER and 1 free pass while collecting 5 K’s. Jeff Niemann made his first appearance since his call up to close the game out for E-Jax. Niemann pitched 1 1/3 inning not allowing a hit or a free pass. Great job by the pitching staff!
Ok, the overturned call. Carlos Pena launched a blast to RC that the umpire originally ruled a double due to fan interference. Joe Maddon made his plea for instant replay. Four minutes later the umpires emerged from the replay room and signaled HR. Great job by the umpires to get it right! Pena was credited with a 3 run bomb!
This was a great game overall. All sides of the ball performed well after the disappointing 9th inning loss the night before. This team has been termed resilient over the entire course of the season. I’m not sure that’s the right term anymore. I’d like to term them consummate professionals. They may lose games but they understand that’s a part of a long season. They come ready to fire the next night. Great job Rays! One more!
See you at The Trop!!
