The Tampa Bay Rays faced a tough defeat against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. The game was a struggle for the Rays, with the pitchers giving up four home runs and the offense only managing to score two runs on six hits and six walks. This led to a 9-2 loss and a series drop at Truist Park.
Manager Kevin Cash acknowledged that the team needs to find a way to generate more runs. The offense has been struggling, with the team losing seven of their past nine games. The Rays had opportunities to score early in the game but failed to capitalize, similar to the previous game. Despite some good at-bats, the team couldn’t convert them into runs.
Former Rays pitcher, Charlie Morton, had a strong performance for the Braves, allowing only one run over six innings. The Rays struggled to make adjustments against Morton’s offspeed pitches, leading to their offensive struggles.
Rays’ starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot had a rough outing, giving up five earned runs, including three home runs, over 4 2/3 innings. After pitching well in the early innings, Pepiot faltered in the fifth, allowing a string of homers that gave the Braves a comfortable lead.
The Rays will need to regroup and try to avoid a series sweep in the upcoming game. Despite the recent struggles, the team remains focused on taking things one game at a time and staying positive. It’s essential for the Rays to find a way to replicate their success in the early innings throughout the game and improve their offensive output to get back on track.
