Since it was a day of the week ending in “Y,” the Rays decided to play a one-run game on Wednesday. Unlike Tuesday night when Young Willy ensured they would be on the winning side of the ledger, Wednesday’s performance couldn’t quite get them there.
The action started early, as the top of the Orioles lineup jumped on back-to-back pitches from Rays Opener Ryne Stanek. Ex-Ray Tim Beckham left the yard first, and Adam Jones quickly followed suit.
The Tampa Bay offense picked up Stanek right away, though, with My Man Mallex (aka Mallex International Speedway aka Nothing But Respect for My Leadoff Hitter aka Mr.