Game 98: Rays vs Baltimore — Pregame News and Notes
By RaysRadio
The Rays open a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles, in a matchup of two AL East teams that both have had a tough time lately. Tampa Bay has dropped four of six since the All-Star Break after sweeping Houston in the team’s last home series. Baltimore was just swept in New York. That said, both teams are within striking distance of the Yankees, as well both wildcard spots with just over a week before the trading deadline.Chris Archer starts for the Rays on normal rest. The Rays bumped back Erasmo Ramirez a day in order to keep Archer on normal rest. Chris Tillman, who is pitching as well as he has all season, will start for Baltimore. The Rays lineup is as follows:
Souza RF
Jaso DH
Longoria 3B
Loney 1B
Beckham SS
DeJesus LF
Elmore 2B
Kiermaier CF
Rivera C
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Baltimore’s lineup is as follows:
Paredes DH
Flaherty 2B
Machado 3B
Jones CF
Davis RF
Hardy SS
Snider LF
Joseph C
Parmelee 1B
On the injury front, Desmond Jennings took batting practice on the field today, and Asdrubal Cabrera fielded ground balls. Both also ran the bases, as Jennings works his way back from a knee injury, and Cabrera works his way back from a hamstring injury. Cabrera is eligible to come off the DL on Monday.
Coverage on the Rays Radio Network begins at 6:30, and Dave and Andy will have the call with first pitch at 7:10 p.m.
