Up until first pitch, use the comments section to predict who you think will be the Sunburst Player of the Game. (be sure to use a valid email address while leaving the comment). The commenter that correctly predicts who we will name the Sunburst Player of the Game the most times prior to the all-star game, will win two tickets to a second-half game. Runners-up get their choice of a t-shirt. [Click HERE for rules]
Check Marc Topkin’s blog for the starting lineups.
Two years ago on Rays Index we took the St. Pete Times to task for the most blatant example to date of biased behavior towards the Rays as a result of the partnership between the two organizations. As a result of Elijah Dukes’ most recent run-in with the law, the Times was pulled from the kiosks at The Trop.
St. Pete Times Reports The News, But They Don’t Want You To Read It [Rays Index]
One year ago on Rays Index we recognized Jonny Gomes’ walk-up music, and let’s just say that it wasn’t in line with the family-friendly atmosphere promoted by the Rays. No wonder Gomes wasn’t listed on the Rays’ official list of walk-up songs.
Jonny Gomes Is A Crazy B!tch [Rays Index]
DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA…
SUNBURST PLAYER OF THE GAME: Willy Aybar with his 3rd home run. All have come in the past 9 games, and each one was a solo home run in a loss.
Durham 8, Rochester 7. Making his first start with the Bulls, Matt DeSalvo allowed 3 runs in 4 innings…Matt Joyce was 0-2 with 3 walks…John Jaso was 0-4 and is now hitting .221.
Carolina 7, Montgomery 2. Heath Rollins is now 5-3 after giving up 5 runs in 5.2 innings on 10 hits and a walk…Rhyne Hughes was 2-4 and did not strike out…Desmond Jennings was 1-4 with a double. In his first dry patch of the season, Jennings is only 3-28 in his last 8 games to drop his average to .360.
Clearwater 10, Charlotte 1. Jesse Darcy dropped to 0-5 after allowing 6 runs in 5.1 innings…Greg Sexton hit his 3rd home run for the Stone Crabs.
Bowling Green (no game scheduled).
Notes from Down on the Farm…
