Friday, 4 a.m.
This time, there would be no comeback. The fireworks were put on hold. Historians can put away their magnifying glasses.
This time, there was only the sight of an old friend dominating.
A night after an historic comeback, the Rays were handcuffed by former teammate Charlie Morton in a 4-1 defeat.
Morton, 41, gave up just one run over six innings to earn a split in the four-game series with the Rays. Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer to make the difference.
The Rays loaded the bases in with two outs in the ninth, but Jake Mangum fliedout to end the threat.
The Rays were one-for-nine with runners in scoring position.
The Rays open a series with Detroit tonight at 7:05 p.m. at Steinbrenner Field. Shane Baz will start for the Tampa Bay against Jack Flaherty.