Did you take a close look at the graphic John Havoc posted, specifically with respect to pitch frequency? It is extremely close year over year on a sample of over 2000 pitches. Incredibly similar. Looks like they are not pitching to Vlad much differently this season versus 2021.
Sometimes you just have to tip your hat. Springs was really good, kept us off balance all afternoon. Rays bpen just have to get through 7,8, 9. Typical Rays.