A day after all 27 batters failed to reach base, the Tampa Bay Rays head to Anaheim for a three-game series against the Angels. Looking to break out of a slump, the Rays would probably prefer a different venue. The team has lost 23 of their last 26 games in Anaheim, including the last five.
While the Rays still boast the best record in baseball at 22-9, their bats have been kept silent of late, hitting just .189 as a team over the last nine games. Tampa Bay is 5-4 in those games, which speaks volumes to how good the starting pitching staff has been.
This year's Angels may need the extra support of playing at home and the added assistance of the Rally Monkey. The team is off to a 14-19 start, the worst in recent memory for Angels fans.
Matt Garza takes the mound in the first game, having al ...
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Rays-Angels Series Preview: Tampa Bay Looks to End Struggles in Anaheim
Posted: 10th May 2010 by Jeremiah Wood in MLBComments Off on Rays-Angels Series Preview: Tampa Bay Looks to End Struggles in Anaheim