The Rays have been beaten up by the Rangers two days running, but Tampa may have better success on Wednesday. Rays’ starter Springs has sprung, it would appear. A long reliever turned starter, he is another one of those fine young pitchers the Rays seem to find at will. He now has 4 starts under his belt, with two shutouts and a 2 run appearance in his last three starts. He threw for 6 innings in his last start so is nearly stretched out. He appears to be the real deal, perhaps similar to Ranger Suarez of last year.

Rangers’ starter Gray (5.56 ERA) has not been very effective this season, other than a one-off vs the Yankees. He will give the Rangers 5 or 6 innings, but it isn’t always pretty. He gave up 5 runs in his last start.

The Rangers have been hitting well in the last two weeks, with a batting average of .274, and an OPS of .778. They also hit left-handers very well. The Rays can’t match the Rangers in either offensive stat at the moment, but I will still take the Rays’ bullpen any day. I am on Tampa on Wednesday. Look for the Rays to run up a lead against Gray and the bullpen to hold it. Rays to win.