The Morning After: Rays beat by Indians 12-10

Indians 12, Rays 10 (7-3)

I did not get a chance to listen to this game. The box score was entertaining enough in and of itself.

Highlights

• Bossman Junior hit his first HR of the season. A three run job to center field
  

• Longoria had what appears to be a pretty good game. He went 2-5 with a rbi and run scored. He even stole a base. Wonder why Joe played him the full nine yesterday?
  

• Reyes, Miller, Balfour, McGee and Davis all pitched one inning. The only one to give up a run was Balfour.
  

Lowlights

• Hammell and Houser both got hit pretty hard. Hammel gave up nine ( yes nine!) earned runs in just over three innings of work. This does not bode too well for him making the 25 man.
  

• It was a loss. This is the first two game losing streak of the spring for the Rays.
  

Analysis

I am not quite sure what to think of Longoria's extended playing time today. In general, one would have to believe that it is a good sign. I am starting to believe that Niemann is going to break camp with the team if he has two more good outings.

Here are my current projections for the pitching staff:

Starting Rotation

Kaz
Shields
Garza
E-Jack
Niemann

Bullpen

Percival
Reyes
Wheeler
Sonny
Glover
Howell
Miller

Brian Anderson would be the first to be called up to the bullpen if someone struggled or got injured.


Rays face the Twins today. I wonder if Delmon will be in the starting line-up?

PA