Tuesday, 4 a.m.
They are a generous bunch, these Tampa Bay Rays. It’s early in the season, but already, the team is giving the American League East a head start.
The Rays were blasted, 7-1, by the Anaheim Angels to fall to 5-6, tied for last place in the AL East. They didn’t pitch, they didn’t hit, they didn’t win — a familiar mantra so far the season.
Content beyond this point is for members only.
Already a member? To view the rest of this column, sign in using the handy "Sign In" button located in the upper right corner of the GarySheltonSports.com blog (it's at the far right of the navigation bar under Gary's photo). Not a member? It's easy to subscribe so you can view the rest of this column and all other premium content on GarySheltonSports.com.
The Angels had 14 hits and scored in five innings of their eight at-bats. Meanwhile, starting pitcher Tyler Anderson pitched into the seventh and gave up just four hits. The Rays had three hits in the ninth inning to finish with eight for the night.
The Rays' only run scored on a double play in the ninth inning.
Rays starter Zack Eflin went five innings and gave up nine hits and five earned runs.
The Rays and Angels play again tonight at 9:38 p.m. Aaron Civale will start for the Rays against Patrick Sandoval.