http://i.imgur.com/flYoqM3.png @ http://i.imgur.com/FNPNAd9.png
Series so far:
May 6, 2013 (Game 1/4): Jays 7-6 Rays
http://i.imgur.com/WjM2mDG.png
Pitching Matchup:
http://i.imgur.com/vBG4pr7.png
SP - J.A. Happ (2-2, 3.98 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, .261 BABIP, 4.40 FIP) [L]
http://i.imgur.com/CqDOcYL.png
http://i.imgur.com/nSGorPk.png
SP - Roberto Hernández (1-4, 5.28 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, .284 BABIP, 4.55 FIP) [R]
http://i.imgur.com/JDMwXac.png
Lineups:
http://i.imgur.com/AdZKDdQ.png
Notes:
Rays:
Rays are 8-6 at Tropicana Field this year
Rays have given up the lead in 12 of their 16 losses, including last night's defeat
James Loney has been absolutely on fire, hitting .509 (29 for 57) in his last 18 games
Yunel Escobar was said to have been out until at least Wednesday after being by a pitch in his hand. He came on as a defensive sub though, and looked to have problems with that hand. He will start today, nonetheless.
Jays:
Jays have won their last two games, building a winning streak for only the second time this season.
Lind has walked in 9 of his last 12 games, showing more patience at the plate
Janssen has preformed unbelievably well in his closer roll, allowing only one run in his 8 save situations, which he converted them all. He's struck out 12 so far this season while walking none and owns a FIP under his ERA (0.82 FIP). So far, stat-wise, he is the safest option to go to in the 9th this season out of any closer.
Standings:
http://i.imgur.com/O00oPBb.png
Venue:
http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/baseball/mlb/specials/fansurvey/2008/images/stadium/rays.jpghttp://www.andrewclem.com/Baseball/Diag/TropicanaField.gif
I hope you guys enjoy the game and the GDT! Please leave feedback and ideas/improvements for future GDTs!
*edit admin note* After the games are over we're going to close the GDTs and continue discussion in the post game, so people are posting the same stuff in both threads.