Well Ray fans the line says it all. Horrible SP from Andy Sonnanstine cost the Rays a victory in a short 2 game set against division rival Baltimore Tuesday night. The Rays went into the top of the 2nd inning down 1-0 after Sonny gave up a solo shot to Jones. The Ray offense rescued Sonny by putting up a 5 spot on the board. Carl Crawford accounted for 2 RBI’s and 1 run scored in the 2nd inning. CC ended the day 2 for 5 with 2 doubles. Evan Longoria contributed an RBI also adding to his ML high total of 45.
Look in MLB if y our offered a 4 run lead you MUST hold it plain and simple. Sonny was pulled in the third inning after not being able to record an out. His line is horrible at 2 innings, 9 hits (2 HR to Jones), 7 ER, 1 K and 1 BB. This performance rockets his ERA to 7.27.
Both bull pens performed well and stymied the opposition. The only problem with this was we were already down. We had opportunities and couldn’t cash in. That being said, I still believe if your offense can generate 5 runs that is a game you should win period.
The Rays complete this road trip Wednesday in Baltimore. Let’s hope Jeff Niemann has worked out some of the kinks that have prevented him from keeping the ball down!
Go Rays!
