The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday afternoon 3-2 to win 2 out of 3 games and head home with a winning road trip record. The Rays go back to The Trop having won 4 out of 7 road games on this trip. That combined with a sweep of the Red Legs in Fenway gives the Rays a 3 game advantage in the AL East.
Edwin Jackson pitched his usual game. He was hit hard at times and made phenomenal pitches to get key outs at other times. You just never know what you’re gonna get from E-Jax day to day. That being said he is the winning pitcher going 5 innings allowing 7 hits, 2 ER, 2 BB and 3 K’s. Troy Percival came into gain his 23rd save by closing the door in the 9th.
The offense was less than stellar as well. They managed 9 hits but stranded 6 runners. The big blow was a solo blast by Carlos Pena to tie the game. The go ahead run scored on a double play. The one guy who stood out offensively on this road trip is Carl Crawford. He has been swinging a much better bat and picking nice pitches to hit. He ended this road with 4 triples and 2 doubles amongst his 9 for 29, .310 road trip. Let’s hope he is just getting started.
The Rays have a day well deserved off on Thursday. They invite the Detroit Tigers into The Trop for a 3 game set starting Friday. Saturday’s game is already a sell out so get out to cheer on the Rays Friday and/or Sunday! See you there!
