Rangers-Rays Series

[BB73]

Which team wins, and in how many games?

 

[Gatormaniac]

Placing homer bets, naturally. Yay Rays. If I can get to a game, I will. I was going to go on Wednesday and then got called in unexpectedly. Of all the games for that to happen- At least all the drama waited until I got off.

 

[LoKyBuckeye]

my only shot at a game is Tuesday at the Trop if it makes it to game 4... I coach Little League and Monday is our first game so that's out.

 

[Jake]

Wow, rookie Matt Moore is making his second career start in Game 1 for the Rays. Of course, his first career start was at Yankee Stadium and he whiffed 11 batters. Curious to see how he handles the pressure today.

 

[LoKyBuckeye]

Wow, rookie Matt Moore is making his second career start in Game 1 for the Rays. Of course, his first career start was at Yankee Stadium and he whiffed 11 batters. Curious to see how he handles the pressure today.

I can't wait either. Not sure if it's a mistake starting him over Niemann or not... I was hoping they would use him out of the bullpen like they used Price 2008. The guy is a stud though just hope it's not too early. Moore, Shields, Hellickson and Price... if Moore comes through and Price gets his head out of his ass that's a tough a tough four to get through.

 

[Tonyank]

Rangers announced Cooper Stone, son of Shannon, the fan who fell to his death earlier this year, will throw out the first pitch today.

 

[Tonyank]

Rangers announced Cooper Stone, son of Shannon, the fan who fell to his death earlier this year, will throw out the first pitch today.

That was tough to watch just recently lose a father-in-law ! :(

 

[Jake]

I can't wait either. Not sure if it's a mistake starting him over Niemann or not... I was hoping they would use him out of the bullpen like they used Price 2008. The guy is a stud though just hope it's not too early. Moore, Shields, Hellickson and Price... if Moore comes through and Price gets his head out of his ass that's a tough a tough four to get through.

From what Maddon said this is the only start he has planned for Moore. Shields, Hellickson and Price will be on regular rest after today, so I suspect you will see Moore out of the pen down the road.

Starting Moore today is looking like a genius move, Rays up 8-0 in the 5th. Maddon really seems to get the most out of his roster.

 

[BearBuck27]

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Starting Moore today is looking like a genius move, Rays up 8-0 in the 5th. Maddon really seems to get the most out of his roster.

He seems to touch all the right buttons at the right time. He really knows his roster. Helluva manager.

 

[buckeyemania11]

Moore 7 IP 2 H 2 BB 5 K....brilliant performance in the playoffs for a dude whos tallied only 9 1/3 big league innings

former Indian Kelly Shoppach jacks 2 HRs (5 RBI)

 

[Tonyank]

Great game going on right now!!!!

 

[Jake]

Hellickson gives up 3 taters in 4 innings so Maddon pulls him for Matt Moore, trailing 3-2.

 

[Jake]

Wow, 3 homers for Adrian Beltre today.

 

[Jake]

Rangers win in 4 games. The difference in offensive firepower was too much for the Rays.

 

[LoKyBuckeye]

Yeah they fell short but man what a season... Got back from the game a little bit ago...The Trop went nuts when Rodriguez ran over Napoli to get the Rays first run... Nice crowd considering it was a2pm start