Rays were looking for the sweep against the Baltimore Orioles, sending out an “old school” bullpen day with newly called up Michael Brosseau in the lineup (Ji-Man Choi was sent to the 10-day DL with a left ankle strain, and a last minute Kevin Kiermaier scratch due to left wrist soreness.
Stanek sharply opened the inning, striking out 2 with 0 H & 0 BB. Austin Pruitt took over and although got into some trouble in the 3rd inning by walking 2 and giving up a hit to load the bases with two out. Pruitt wiggled out of the jam by inducing a pop up to 1B Travis d’Arnaud to end the inning.