Usually, when a team scores 19 runs in a game, that would be the main story. The Tampa Bay Rays did that yesterday in their Spring Training matchup with the Minnesota Twins, as they set a franchise record for the most runs in a Grapefruit League game. Yet, despite the fireworks provided by Jake Bauers, who hit a grand slam, the Rays pitching was the most impressive part of the afternoon.
Yes, it was a game at the end of February. And yes, typically hitters are working on their swings at this time of year. And, pitchers are usually ahead of hitters in the early days of Spring Training.