Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays powered by two long balls courtesy of potential leadoff man Corey Dickerson and Opening Day roster hopeful Shane Peterson, defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-2 to improve their record on the spring to 3-1.

Notables from yesterday’s game

• Blake Snell made his spring debut, tossing two innings, yielding a run on four hits, striking out and walking none. BABIP was not on his side.
• Ryne Stanek pitched to one batter and painted the corners with 96-97mph fastballs picking up a quick strikeout
• Corey Dickerson’s blast was an opposite-field shot, he was 1-2 on the day with a walk
• Casey Gillaspie made solid contact during his three trips to the plate
• Michael McKenry has some serious power
• A trio of Rays pitching prospects impressed; Diego Moreno, Jose Alvarado, and Hunter Wood all looked great during their respective performances

Today’s Game

The Rays will take on the Minnesota Twins in Port Charlotte at 1pm and they have most of their regulars in the starting lineups, including Evan Longoria who will be making his spring debut.