In a game of quirky bounces, bad calls, and comedic relief, the Rays completed a sweep of the Cleveland Indians with a 8-2 win, reclaiming the top wild card spot.
Coming off a rough start against Houston, Charlie Morton hoped to get back on track. Things started well well for CMFM, as he fanned two in a clean first inning.
Righty Adam Plutko — who I’m pretty sure was a character in ‘60s military sitcom McHale’s Navy — got the start for Cleveland. He was greeted by a one-out first inning double from Austin Meadows that also feature former Ray Jake Bauers tripping over the bullpen mound.