Ramirez, bullpen lead Rays to 2-1 victory over Mariners
SEATTLE -- Erasmo Ramirez beat his former team, combining with four relievers to help the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
2
Seattle Mariners
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Canó singled to right center, Ackley scored, Jackson to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Out 2-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Out 2-0
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Elmore grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Forsythe scored, Souza Jr. out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Souza Jr. singled to center, Butler scored, Forsythe to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Canó struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
Canó batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Jackson struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-1
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
Jackson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Ackley sacrificed to first, Bloomquist to second.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Sacrifice 2-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
Ackley batting
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Play Result 2-1
Bloomquist ran for Zunino.
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Lineup Change 2-1
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Lineup Change 2-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Zunino walked.
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
Zunino batting
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Play Result 2-1
Jepsen relieved McGee.
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Start Inning 2-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-1
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Lineup Change 2-1
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Lineup Change 2-1
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End Inning 2-1
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Head to Head
Injuries
Seattle Mariners
- Nick Davila Out
- Matt Brash Out
- Colt Emerson Out
- Josh Naylor Out
- Cal Raleigh Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSEA
Austin JacksonCF16
Robinson Cano2B22
Nelson CruzDH32
Kyle Seager3B15
Mark Trumbo1B45
Seth SmithRF12
Brad MillerSS15
Mike ZuninoC10
Dustin AckleyRF4
Substitutes
Rickie Weeks Jr.LF23
Willie BloomquistPR8
TB
Brandon GuyerLF24
Joey ButlerDH
Evan Longoria3B3
Logan Forsythe2B11
Steven Souza Jr.RF21
Jake Elmore1B68
Asdrubal CabreraSS3
Mikie MahtookCF99
Rene RiveraC47
Substitutes
David DeJesusDH3
Kevin KiermaierCF93
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