SB Nation Tampa Bay - UPDATE: Roy Oswalt Hit By Line Drive, Shields Strong In Rays Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2011-03-23T16:19:16-04:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/stream/18317082011-03-23T16:19:16-04:002011-03-23T16:19:16-04:00Rays Over Phillies 4-1, Oswalt Not Seriously Injured
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<p>During the 4th inning, <a href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Phillies</a> pitcher <span>Roy Oswalt</span> took a looper from <span>Manny Ramirez</span> to the side of the neck. Oswalt was both responsive and able to get up at his own will. He laid on the the mound for a few minutes after the hit, but it appeared only precautionary. After x-rays, Oswalt does<a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/ToddZolecki/status/50636719959187456"> not</a> appear seriously injured. </p>
<p>Video:</p>
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<p>Roy Oswalt Hit by Manny Ramirez Line-Drive (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=P4uWENZ-egE">Rappaone</a>)</p>
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<p>James Sheilds was lights out through seven innings with four strikeouts, surrendering four hits and allowing no runs. The <a href="https://www.draysbay.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Rays</a> were close to a shut out until (bullpen hopeful) <span>Cesar Cabral</span> took the mound, allowing 2 hits and 2 walks in the ninth. The Rays won 4-1.</p>
<p><b>Notes:</b></p>
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<li><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span>Evan Longoria</span> hit a solo homerun off Oswalt in the fourth.</span></font></li>
<li><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">The first 5 batters to face Oswalt all made contact with the first pitch. This aggressive approach produced doubles from <span>Johnny Damon</span> and Manny Ramirez, scoring one run. Oswalt would strike out the side in the second, but the trend would continue the entire game. </span></font></li>
<li><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><span>Andy Sonnanstine</span> pitched the eighth well with no hits or walks. </span></font></li>
<li><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Cabral's performance in the ninth does not bode well on his attempts to make the 25-man roster and receive a slot in the bullpen. Considering how long the Rays have held on to this Rule 5 draft pick, one could speculate the front office is trying to complete a trade to keep the hard throwing 22 year old. That said, his performance is not yet up to snuff.</span></font></li>
<li><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">From <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/RaysJoeMaddon">Joe Maddon's twitter</a>: "Manny looked like Pedro Rosa with that headfirst slide into second today."</span></font></li>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2011/3/23/2068057/rays-over-phillies-4-1-oswalt-not-seriously-injuredDaniel Russell2011-03-23T15:02:50-04:002011-03-23T15:02:50-04:00Oswalt Catches A Comebacker On The Neck, Leaves Early
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<p>A Manny Ramirez liner caught Roy Oswalt on the back of the neck with no outs in the fourth inning. Oswalt laid motionless on the mound for a few moments as the medical staff rushed out to him. He walked away from the injury, but will likely undergo some precautionary tests.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, James Shields finished 7 strong innings, collecting 4 strikeouts while allowing 4 hits and 1 walk. By the bottom of the 7th, manager Joe Maddon has pulled most of the Rays starters.</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2011/3/23/2067986/oswalt-catches-comebacker-neck-leaves-earlyBradley Woodrum2011-03-23T12:54:09-04:002011-03-23T12:54:09-04:00Game Preview: James Sheilds Vs Roy Oswalt At 1:05
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<p>Coming off a solid win over the <a href="https://www.overthemonster.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Red Sox</a>, the Spring Training <a href="https://www.draysbay.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Rays</a> look to take down the <a href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia Phillies</a> today in Port Charlotte.</p>
<p>James Sheilds, our second day starter, will take the mound. Also pitching, Rule 5 draftee <span>Cesar Cabral</span> (LHP) and <span>Rob Delaney</span> (RHP). Both men are hoping to make the bullpen as one-out men.</p>
<p><b>The Lineup: </b>via <a href="http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/content/spring-game-report-rays-vs-phillies">Marc Topkin</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Zobrist rf<br style="line-height: 0.75em;">Damon lf<br style="line-height: 0.75em;">Longoria 3b<br style="line-height: 0.75em;">Ramirez dh<br style="line-height: 0.75em;">D Johnson 1b<br style="line-height: 0.75em;">Upton cf<br style="line-height: 0.75em;">Lopez 2b<br style="line-height: 0.75em;">Shoppach c<br style="line-height: 0.75em;">E johnson ss </span></p>
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<p>The front four should be our normal top of the lineup. It will be interesting to see <span>Dan Johnson</span> hitting 5th, as situationally that position is prime for RBIs.</p>
<p>The Phillies will put <span>Roy Oswalt</span> on the mound. A veteran like Sheilds, it will be fun to see how many hit we can gather from the Philly 3rd starter. </p>
<p>Recently cut, former NY Metropolitan Luis Castillo (a no show earlier this week for the Phillies) will be in the line up at second base for the Phillies.</p>
<p><span>John Jaso</span> is still out after a contusion to the groin, which sounds terribly painful. He may miss opening day, according to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/content/jaso-still-shelf-manny-back-road">Topkin</a>, which may bring Chirinos to the 25 man roster!</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2011/3/23/2332063/game-preview-james-sheilds-vs-roy-oswalt-at-1-05Daniel Russell