Rays’ Joe Boyle Shines in Win over Braves
The Tampa Bay Rays called up Joe Boyle from Triple A to give their starting rotation an extra day of rest during a busy stretch of 13 straight games. Boyle delivered a stellar performance in Sunday’s 8-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves, pitching into the sixth inning without allowing a hit. He recorded seven strikeouts, walked two batters, and hit another.
Boyle was replaced after hitting the leadoff batter in the sixth and walking the next, after throwing 74 pitches. Reliever Mason Montgomery took over and surrendered the first hits for the Braves, as well as two runs that were credited to Boyle.
The Rays’ offense also had a strong showing in the series, with Yandy Diaz hitting a leadoff homer to kickstart the team’s early lead. Jose Caballero and Coco Montes contributed to the scoring, extending the Rays’ advantage.
Clutch Hitting and Strong Pitching Lead to Victory
Notable Rays’ starters with at least five no-hit innings:
Pitcher, Date, IP, NP
Nathan Eovaldi, 5/30/18, 6, 70
Blake Snell, 8/10/18, 5, 47
Yonny Chirinos, 5/27/19, 5, 69
Michael Wacha, 9/28/21, 5, 61
Jeffrey Springs, 4/2/23, 6, 81
Joe Boyle, 4/13/25, 5, 74
Upcoming Games and Schedule
Monday: vs. Red Sox
TV/radio: FanDuel Sports Sun; 95.3-FM, 620-AM, 106.7-FM (Spanish)
Pitchers: Rays — RH Shane Baz (1-0, 1.38); Red Sox —RH Tanner Houck (0-1, 4.41)
Next Matches for the Rays
Tuesday: vs. Red Sox, 7:05. Rays, RH Ryan Pepiot (1-1, 3.38); Red Sox, RH Walker Buehler (1-1, 5.74)
Wednesday: vs. Red Sox, 7:05. Rays, RH Zack Littell (0-3, 6.88); Red Sox, TBA
Thursday: vs. Yankees, 7:05. Rays, Taj Bradley (2-0, 3.71); Yankees, RH Will Warren (1-0, 5.14)
Friday: vs. Yankees, 7:05. Rays, RH Drew Rasmussen (1-0, 0.60); Yankees, LH Carlos Rodon (1-3, 5.48)
Saturday: vs. Yankees, 4:10. Rays, RH Shane Baz (1-0, 1.38); Yankees, RH Carlos Carrasco (1-1, 7.71)
Sunday: vs. Yankees, 1:40. Rays, RH Ryan Pepiot (1-1, 3.38); Yankees, LH Max Fried (2-0, 1.56)
Current Injuries for the Rays
• OF Jonny DeLuca (10-day, right shoulder strain)
• RHP Alex Faedo (15-day, right shoulder inflammation)
• RHP Kevin Kelly (15-day, left gluteal strain)
• INF Ha-Seong Kim (10-day, right shoulder surgery recovery)
• LHP Nathan Lavender (60-day, left shoulder surgery recovery)
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In Conclusion
The Tampa Bay Rays showcased a strong performance in their recent victory over the Atlanta Braves, with Joe Boyle’s stellar pitching and key hits from the offense contributing to the win. The team looks ahead to upcoming matchups against the Red Sox and Yankees as they aim to maintain their momentum.
FAQs
Q: Who was the standout player in the Rays’ win over the Braves?
A: Joe Boyle delivered a dazzling performance on the mound, pitching into the sixth inning without allowing a hit.
Q: What upcoming games do the Rays have on their schedule?
A: The Rays are set to face the Red Sox and Yankees in their next matchups, with a series of games lined up for the upcoming week.
