mvn.com - 7/11/2009
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If you answered Jeff Niemann, you are correct. In fact, he is the only Rays starter with a complete game this season, getting his second this season against the Athletics as both would be complete game shutouts. Not sure what really made him effective last night other than his wide assortment of ...
Memorable Night As The Rays Blank A's 6-0
myteamrivals.typepad.com 7/11/2009 — Last night I had the distinct honor of attending the series opener of the Rays vs. A's at Tropicana Field in Tampa. Although the crowd wasn't huge they were enthusiastic making for a great game experience. The trip was even made more special by the fact I was accompanied by my lovely wife ...
Rays on a Roll
baseballmusings.com 6/30/2009 — The Tampa Bay Rays won their sixth straight games, defeating Roy Halladay in his comeback from his injury. Jeff Niemann used his defense as 24 of the 27 batters he faced put the ball in play. He only gave up four hits as the Rays turned those batted balls into outs. Tampa takes the game 4-1 and ...
All Things Rays: Let’s Make it 4
raysallday.com 7/10/2009 —
The Rays get a no name on the mound tonight who has been performing rather well. The Rays draw righty Vin Mazzaro, who is 2-4 on the season with a 3.59 ERA. Let’s see if the Rays can beat up on him.
The Rays put Jeff Niemann on the hill after skipping his last two starts. Niemann has ...
Rays to skip Niemann’s turn
tboblogs.com 7/4/2009 — ARLINGTON, Texas—The Rays have decided to skip Jeff Niemann’s turn in the rotation, meaning Matt Garza will get the start here Sunday. The Toronto series that begins Tuesday will go Shields-Kazmir-Price, with Niemann available out of the ...
All Things Rays - What to Watch Tonight
raysallday.com 7/2/2009 —
With the Rays on an off-day, we’ll need something else to watch out for. The headline event is that Andy Sonnanstine makes his first start of the season for the Durham Bulls as they take on the Charlotte Knights.
There was thought that Joe Maddon might utilize the off days today and ...
Rays set second-half rotation
tboblogs.com 7/12/2009 — The Rays have set up their starting rotation for the start of the second half next Friday, when James Shields will get the ball at Kansas City. Tampa Bay’s Opening Day starter, who will be on the mound tomorrow in the first half finale, will ...
The Two Fastballs Of Jeff Niemann
mvn.com 8/8/2009 — Yes this is a pitch f/x article and yes I already talked about Niemann earlier . Just take it anyway. I think every Rays starter throws or has tried to thrown a two seam fastball in addition to their four seam fastball. One starter that has started to throw it more often is Jeff Niemann (who ...
Jeff Niemann is the Big Average
draysbay.com 6/27/2009 —
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Despite being a former first round pick and prospect, I find it very hard to get excited ...
All Things Rays: Time for Shieldsy
raysallday.com 7/12/2009 —
The Rays look to rebound after a tough loss last night. Is it time we finally bury those stinkin Devil Rays uni’s never to be seen again? The Rays are officially 0-5 wearing different hats than the dark blue TB hats. They are 0-4 with the patriotic red hats and 0-1 in those Devil Rays ...
For starters, Rays vs A's
blogs.tampabay.com 7/11/2009 — The Rays open a three-game series with the A's tonight, but Tropicana Field is already filled with activity.
There's LHP Brian Shouse, on the DL with a left elbow strain, starting his simulated game; and he will throw to two other rehabbing Rays, ...
Rays 6, Athletics 0 —
NYT > Baseball 7/11/2009
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Jeff Niemann pitched a six-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays got home runs from Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria in a 6-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
Rays extend home win streak to 9 (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 7/11/2009
Jeff Niemann pitched a six-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays got home runs from Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria in a 6-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. Niemann (8-4), the Rays' No. 5 starter, has two shutouts this season. The 6-foot-9 ...
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SFGate: Top Sports Stories 7/11/2009
LOONEY TUNES: Thursday's Rays game had a 20-minute delay because of a partial power outage caused by lightning that struck a nearby substation. During the break, Bugs Bunny cartoons were shown on the scoreboard, and Rays manager Joe Maddon wasn't ...