Chapman error sets up Rays' big inning in 3-0 win over Jays
Matt Chapman’s throwing error allowed Tampa Bay to break a scoreless tie in the sixth inning, and the Rays went on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRANDON LOWE #8 - SECOND BASEMAN - TAMPA BAY RAYS
21 HR •
58 RBI •
.244 AVG
21 HR
58 RBI
.244 AVG
Back in action Sunday Lowe (undisclosed) is starting at designated hitter and leading off Sunday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact He was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup and no explanation was given for his absence, so it's good to see that it was a minor issue. The fact that he is in as the DH might suggest he is not quite 100 percent.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays square off against the Blue Jays with series tied 1-1
The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesMAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late scratch Saturday Lowe was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays for an unspecified reason, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact It's not yet clear whether Lowe is dealing with an injury, but he was removed from the lineup with under an hour before first pitch. Taylor Walls will take over at the keystone and bat eighth.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lowe, Margot help Rays hand Blue Jays 5th straight loss
Brandon Lowe hit a pair of triples and Manuel Margot had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Tampa Bay Rays over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Wednesday Lowe isn't starting Wednesday against the Angels, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Lowe started in the last five games and went 4-for-17 with two homers, four doubles, four runs, two RBI and four walks. Vidal Brujan will start at the keystone and bat seventh in Wednesday's series finale.
MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 11, 2022 • MLB.COM
Smacks two homers Lowe went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs, two walks and three runs scored Saturday against the Mariners.
Impact Lowe took Marco Gonzales yard in consecutive plate appearances, bringing his homer total to five on the season. Lowe extended his hitting streak to six games with the effort, though this was his first multi-hit effort in that span. He is still having a subpar start to the season, but he has improved his line to .214/.310/.408 to go along with 11 RBI and 18 runs scored across 113 plate appearances.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lowe goes deep twice to end drought in emphatic fashion SEATTLE -- As the ball flew off his bat, bound for the first row of seats in right-center field, Brandon Lowe took a long look before breaki...
MAY 8, 2022 • MLB.COM
Lowe's 2 HRs, Margot's slam send Rays past Mariners 8-2
Brandon Lowe hit two solo homers off Seattle starter Marco Gonzales for the seventh multi-homer game of his career, Manuel Margot hit his first grand slam, and the Tampa Bay Rays w...MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Draws two walks Lowe went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored Friday against Seattle.
Impact Lowe was on base four times -- he was also hit by a pitch -- and drew his first free pass since April 23. He also extended his hitting streak to five games with the effort, though all have been one-hit performances and he has only one RBI and three runs scored in that span. Overall, Lowe is hitting just ..200/.287/.337 across his first 108 plate appearances of the season.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Margot's pinch-hit, 3-run HR in 9th lifts Rays over Mariners
Pinch-hitter Manuel Margot launched a go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the scuffling Seattle Mariners 8-7 for their seventh stra...MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Thursday Lowe is out of the lineup for Thursday's game at Seattle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Lowe started the past nine games and will receive a day off after posting a .508 OPS and 36.1 percent strikeout rate during that span. Taylor Walls will shift to the keystone while Isaac Paredes starts at third base.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Margot's two-run single puts Rays past slumping A's 3-0
Manuel Margot broke a scoreless tie with a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays blanked the Oakland Athletics 3-0 to complete a three-game sweepMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lowe, Zunino homer, Rays beat Twins to end 7-game win streak
Josh Lowe and Mike Zunino homered for the first time this season, Corey Kluber gave up one hit in six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Minnesota 6-1 to snap the Twins’ seven-gam...APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits versus lefty Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Lowe will take a seat along with fellow lefty-hitting regulars Josh Lowe and Ji-Man Choi as the Rays load up on right-handed bats to counter Boston southpaw Rich Hill. Randy Arozarena will replace Lowe as the Rays' leadoff hitter, while Vidal Brujan fills in for Lowe at second base.
APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Burger homers, Cease deals for White Sox in 3-2 vs Rays
Rookie slugger Jake Burger had a solo homer and an RBI single, Dylan Cease dominated into the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belts two-run blast in loss Lowe went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 6-3 loss to Oakland. He didn't strikeout or walk.
Impact Lowe registered his third two-hit game and his third home run of the season. His two-run blast came off Athletics starter Cole Irvin in the seventh inning with the Rays trailing 6-1. After seven games, Lowe is on pace to match his career-high 39-homer, 99-RBI campaign from a year ago.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3
Cole Irvin pitched into the seventh inning,and the Oakland Athletics beat Tampa Bay 6-3 to take three of four from the Rays, Irvin allowed three runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings...APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Montas pitches into 7th, Murphy homers, A's beat Rays 4-2
Frankie Montas pitched neatly into the seventh inning, Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores three runs in win Lowe went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a walk and two additional runs during Tuesday's 9-8 win over Oakland in 10 innings.
Impact The 27-year-old hit a leadoff homer during the opening frame and excelled as a table setter the rest of the evening. Lowe was hitless in the first two games of the season but has come alive across the past three contests, going 5-for-13 with two home runs, three RBI and five runs scored.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Margot hits winning RBI single in 10th, Rays beat A's 9-8
Manuel Margot hit a game-ending single during Tampa Bay’s two-run 10th inning, and the Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 9-8APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Launches first home run Lowe went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in an 8-0 win over the Orioles on Sunday.
Impact Batting leadoff for the second straight day, Lowe picked up his first hit of the year with his second-inning shot that chased Tyler Wells from the game. He later scored on a Wander Franco single in the seventh and finished his day with a pair of strikeouts. Lowe hit leadoff 60 times in 2021 and it looks like he'll continue to own that role against right-handers.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kluber looks good, Rays beat Orioles 8-0 to complete sweep
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber looked good in his debut with the Tampa Bay Rays, pitching into the fifth inning to help the defending AL East champions beat Baltimore...APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Draws walk in win Lowe went 0-for-3 with a walk in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Orioles.
Impact After going 0-for-3 with an RBI in Friday's 2-1 win while batting out of the fifth spot in the order against Orioles lefty John Means, Lowe moved into the leadoff role Saturday with a right-hander (Jordan Lyles) on the mound for Baltimore. Though he couldn't take advantage of the favorable matchup Saturday, the lefty-hitting Lowe looks like he'll be used regularly out of the table-setting role versus right-handers, an arrangement that could allow him to make a push for 100-plus runs if health prevails. Lowe scored 97 times across 615 plate appearances in 2021.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
