I'm wondering which is it? Are the Jays that bad (that they can't score runs), or are the Rays bats finally starting to come alive (if you call 4, then 3 runs to the current series life)? It did appear that Rays pitching was the overwhelming reason for the win today, however we did score more runs in this game then we did in the last two games in the Baltimore series. Once again, the seven hits from the Rays were spread throughout the lineup. What would be really cool, is if two or more of the Rays bats suddenly got hot, with 2 or 3 hits in a couple of games in a row; if hitting suddenly began to lead this team out of the doldrums instead of constantly being carried along by our pitching.

Combination of both....The Jays are going through what the Rays have been through all season.....Key players out and on the DL....Right now they have 4 regulars on the DL, a starting staff that has hit a wall and a revamped bullpen that is showing some promise.....They are doing the fill in role with triple A players just like we have been doing.......

On the other hand the Rays pitching has been outstanding, starters ERA since the AS break at 1.77 and the bullpen at .064.......The return of Longo, even though he hasn't been sharp, has changed the energy level for the better......This Rays team could very easily get on a good roll right now!

Its too soon to start saying this thing is turning around But there is a notable difference the two games Longo has been back..Of course these are the Jays in town and not the Yankees..But its the same results when Rays pitchers hold the opositions scoring down a few runs go a long way..