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Daily Process: Joyce & Longoria Go Yard; Cobb, Peralta, Farnsworth Pitch In

On James Shields Day, Alex Cobb showed a Shields-like process in just his second major league start. The final line (6.1 IP, 4H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 4 K) may not reflect it; however, Cobb was much improved in his second … Continue reading

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Daily Process: Bullpen Locks Down Rays Victory

The Rays put up three runs in the second inning by using some unconventional tactics. Tampa Bay scored on the strength of two walks, a hit by pitch, a single, a sacrifice bunt, and three Toronto errors. The team added three more in … Continue reading

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Daily Process: Bullpen Holds Steady as Rays Beat Yankees

Whether the Rays can hang with the Yankees over the long haul will be answered in the months to come, but wins like tonight are enjoyable regardless of what the season brings. – With David Price on the hill, the … Continue reading

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Game-Changer: Farnsworth In the 8th Inning

Joe Maddon has made some curious decisions over this past week. Meanwhile, as R.J. pointed out earlier, his decision making in terms of today’s bullpen usage was commendable. With nine outs needed to complete a three-game, road sweep of an … Continue reading

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Daily Process: Rays Sweep O’s Despite Davis’ Control Issues

Wade Davis struggled with his control throughout and that manifested itself in five walks, although his fastball strike percentage (57 percent) was bolstered by an impressive percentage of swinging strikes (over 12 percent)—a rarity for Davis this season. Davis also … Continue reading

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