The Rays’ opener pitching strategy was effective, but Oriole starter Alex Cobb was a bit better. In his first start at Tropicana Field since leaving the Rays, Cobb pitched a gem. Unfortunately though, Baltimore’s bullpen and defense let them down in the end.
Tyler Glasnow started the game throwing gas for the Rays. Oriole leadoff hitter Jonathan Villar saw six pitches but struck out on a 99 mph fastball. The next two O’s went down too, with the side retired in order on a total of 14 pitches.
Cobb wasn’t so lucky with his start to the game.