Rays Face Tough Loss Against Yankees
Losing 1-0 is always hard, especially for the Rays. They’ve only experienced this 40 times in their first 27 seasons, but now they’ve done it twice in three days. On Friday, they fell short against the Yankees, who managed to score the only run with a two-out single in the second inning. This loss marked the Rays’ fourth consecutive defeat, dropping them to 8-12.
Tough Breaks
The game against the Yankees saw the Rays struggle to capitalize on opportunities, with a 0-for-6 performance with runners in scoring position. Despite efforts, they left five runners on base, unable to convert these chances into runs.
Key Moments
Yankees’ pitcher Carlos Rodon held the Rays to just two hits and six shutout innings, although he faced some challenges with four walks. On the Rays’ end, Drew Rasmussen, in a longer outing following injury recovery, gave up one run after pitching 21 scoreless innings against the Yankees in his previous outings.
Upcoming Games
Saturday: vs. Yankees
4:10, Steinbrenner Field, Tampa
TV/radio: FanDuel Sports Sun; 95.3-FM, 620-AM, 106.7-FM (Spanish)
Pitchers: Rays — RH Shane Baz (2-0, 1.42); Yankees —RH Carlos Carrasco (2-1, 5.94)
Info: raysbaseball.com
On Deck
Sunday: vs. Yankees, 1:40. Rays, RH Ryan Pepiot (1-2, 4.91); Yankees, LH Max Fried (2-0, 1.56)
Monday: Off
Tuesday: at Diamondbacks, 9:40. Rays, RH Zack Littell (0-4, 5.48); Diamondbacks, TBA
Wednesday: at DiamondBacks, 9:40. Rays, RH Taj Bradley (2-1, 5.24); Diamondbacks, TBA
Thursday: at Diamondbacks, 9:40, Rays, RH Drew Rasmussen (1-1, 0.87); Diamondbacks, TBA
Conclusion
Despite a tough loss, the Rays are gearing up for their upcoming games with a renewed focus and determination to turn things around.
FAQs
Q: How did the Rays perform against the Yankees in their recent game?
A: The Rays fell short, losing 1-0 to the Yankees with struggles in scoring opportunities.
Q: Who were the key pitchers in the game?
A: Carlos Rodon dominated for the Yankees, while Drew Rasmussen showed resilience for the Rays in his longer outing post-injury.
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