Series #18: Athletics vs Rays - Another Test for the Offense

Rays’ Current Record:

25-26, third place in the American League East. They have won six of their last ten games, most recently winning a series at home versus the Orioles.

Possible Lineup:

1B - Brad Miller

DH - C.J. Cron

2B - Joey Wendle

C - Wilson Ramos

3B - Matt Duffy

CF - Mallex Smith

SS - Daniel Robertson

RF - Carlos Gomez

LF - Rob Refsnyder

Probable Starting Pitchers:

Chris Archer

Blake Snell

Nate Eovaldi

Bullpen Game

Recent Bullpen Usage:

After each tossing more than fifty pitches in their Sunday afternoon affair, relievers Vidal Nuno and Austin Pruitt are likely out for the opening game of the series. Despite heavy reliance on the bullpen, the Rays have done a good job of spacing out appearances for…