With 18 games remaining on the season, a win for the Rays with their ace on the mound was important for the Rays’ playoff hopes, and important for Blake Snell’s Cy Young hopes.
Both the Rays and Blake Snell did exactly what they needed to do. For the second time this season, Blake Snell pitched into the seventh inning with a no-hitter in tact. For the 80th time this season, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated their opponent.
Starting Points
Bumpday got off to a great start in the first inning, as Blake Snell struck out two of Cleveland’s three opening-inning batters.