PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Chris Archer made his start Saturday, but after throwing six pitches to Orioles hitters, the weather dictated that his next 90-plus be thrown in the bullpen.
That's because Saturday's Orioles-Rays game at Charlotte Sports Park had to be cancelled due to rain.
The Rays' Opening Day starter simulated the rest of his start under cover. Archer threw to catcher Curt Casali with outfielder Steven Souza Jr. standing in the batter's box inside the batting cages.
"He threw the ball really well," Rays manager Kevin Cash said.