The first two games of this series were electrifying pitchers duels. The Rays were able to come out on top of close, well fought games with narrow victories through stellar pitching that was just a bit better than the Marlins equally impressive and sharp pitching.
This game was the exact opposite in every conceivable way.
Home Run Derby in August
The Rays wasted no time starting the fireworks display. Joey Wendle leading off, continued his Wendle-sance, launching a HR to showcase the Rays CAN indeed score off Miami pitching before the 2nd half of the game.