ESPN 98.1 FM – 850 AM WRUF ESPN 98.1 FM – 850 AM WRUF
The Tampa Bay Rays seem to have something to Smyly about after Tuesday night’s 10 inning game; the Rays (6-7) beat the Boston Red Sox (6-7) last night in Boston 3-0.
The Rays’ secret weapon Tuesday was pitcher Drew Smyly, who allowed only one hit in eight innings. In his second straight start, Smyly struck out 11, a career high.
Back-to-back starts by @SmylyD with 11 strikeouts, who matched his career high again last night vs. @RedSox. #RaysUphttps://t.co/9qaZRNUZVd
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) April 20, 2016
Kevin Cash, Tampa Bay manager, described Smyly’s performance as “brilliant.”
After a scoreless nine innings, Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier was the team’s first man at bat in the 10th, hitting a home run. Kiermier’s first career MLB homer came at the perfect time, giving the Rays their first run of the night. The Rays would add two more runs to get the win.
Chris Archer (0-3, 5.87 ERA) will get the start on the mound for the Rays in the second game of the series. The right hander has not gotten a win since last August 31st in Baltimore.
The Sox will start Rick Porcello (2-0, 5.11 ERA) in Game 2.
Coverage: Game 2 begins at 7:10 P.M., but you can tune in at 6:30 P.M. on ESPN Gainesville 95.3 FM for pregame coverage. The game will also air on Sun Sports.
