TBO Rays · Jun 1, 2019
Rays’ closers let them down in loss to Twins
Rays catcher Mike Zunino grounds out with a man on first to end the game against the Twins on Friday. [ALLIE GOULDING | Times]ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays have survived multiple injuries in their lineup. They have survived a crucial loss of starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow.
But can they survive closers who can’t throw strikes?
Tampa Bay blew an early lead against the Twins on Friday night, then lost it in the ninth inning when Diego Castillo hit two batters with pitches sandwiched around an intentional walk.
Adam Kolarek came in to face Eddie Rosario, who delivered a two-out, two-run single to the opposite field for the 5-3 victory in front of an announced crowd of 14,375.