While the Bucs’ season got off to a disappointing start with a loss in Cincinnati, the American League-best Rays completed a sweep of the Astros. The Rays plated two touchdowns worth of runs to keep them in great position to win the division title,
Freddy Peralta got the start and while he wasn’t quite as sharp as his last few starts, still pitched five no-hit innings and struck out four, while walking three batters. With an 11-0 lead and Peralta at 86 pitches, it created a good opportunity to give Brody Hopkins his MLB debut.
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Hopkins showed off his electric fastball/curveball combo, but did get touched by a two-run homer from old…
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