SB Nation Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Rays Vs. Cincinnati Reds: Rays Bounce Back, Walk Off In Game 2https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2011-06-29T02:27:37-04:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/stream/20126652011-06-29T02:27:37-04:002011-06-29T02:27:37-04:00Damon, Longoria Muscle The Rays To A 4-3 Victory
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/hlPUf0ehTFoOiFlLADBIPosvqRo=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828137/large_tampabay.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.draysbay.com/">Tampa Bay Rays</a> (45-35) got back to 10 games over .500 tonight, barely slipping past theĀ CincinnatiĀ <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Reds</a> (41-40). The Rays' starter <span>David Price</span> was largely dominant through 7.2 innings, tying his career high with 12 strikeouts. Unfortunately, despite leaving with only 6 hits and 1 walk allowed, Price left the game in the top of the 8th inning with the Reds leading 2-1. <span>Joel Peralta</span> came to end the inning, but the Rays -- whose offense had looked helpless again -- appeared beat.</p>
<p>In the bottom of the 8th, however, the Rays finally got to the Reds starter <span>Johnny Cueto</span>, with back-to-back singles from <span>John Jaso</span> and <span>Sam Fuld</span>. Then <span>Johnny Damon</span>, who had already hit a solo homer in 4th inning, blooped a double to left field, giving the Rays another one-run lead. Then Kyle Farnsworth, who has been impeccable as the Rays closer this season, served <span>Jay Bruce</span> a 3-2 fastball that the Reds outfielder turned into a towering home run to deep center field, tying the game at 3-3.</p>
<p>The tie did not last long, however, as <span>Evan Longoria</span>, who has been hitting the ball well lately but was 0 for 3 on the night, smashed <span>Logan Ondrusek</span>'s second pitch several rows deep into the left field bleachers, giving the Rays an exciting walk-off victory.</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/tampa-bay-rays/2011/6/29/2249831/damon-longoria-rays-scoreBradley Woodrum2011-06-28T13:33:05-04:002011-06-28T13:33:05-04:00Tampa Bay Rays Vs. Cincinnati Reds: Rays Look To Bounce Back In Game 2
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/hlPUf0ehTFoOiFlLADBIPosvqRo=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828137/large_tampabay.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>There will be a battle of Aces tonight in St. Petersburg as <span>Johnny Cueto</span> (5-2, 1.63 ERA, 3.41 FIP) and the <a href="https://www.redreporter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Reds</a> take on <span>David Price</span> (8-6, 3.51 ERA, 2.81 FIP) and the <a href="https://www.draysbay.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tampa Bay Rays</a> tonight at Tropicana Field. First pitch is slated for 7:10 PM and the game will be aired on SunSports and 620 WDAE.</p>
<p>The Rays look to bounce back against Cincinnati after losing <a href="http://tampabay.sbnation.com/2011/6/27/2247680/rays-score-cincinnati-reds-win-5-0" target="_blank">the series opener</a> against the Reds last night 5-0. <span>Mike Leake</span> scattered 4 hits over 6 innings of work, while <span>Brandon Phillips</span> went 4-5 with 2 RBI and former Ray Jonny Gomes blasted one off the C Ring for his 11th home run of the year.</p>
<p>For the Rays to rebound, they'll have to get past Cueto, who has been dominant this season for the Reds. Johnny has not given up more than 3 earned runs in any of his starts this year and only gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings of work in his last start against the <a href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Yankees</a>.</p>
<p>Price was just as good for the Rays in his last start against Milwaukee, giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs in 8 innings of work. David will need to have to be just as good if the Rays are to win tonight.</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2011/6/28/2337164/tampa-bay-rays-vs-cincinnati-reds-rays-look-to-bounce-back-in-game-2Ken DeCelles