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Moriarty9 · 01-20-2009, 12:50 AM

Six-run ninth gives Tampa Bay win
Konerko slam puts Devil Rays on top
April 5, 1999

BALTIMORE — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays mustered only two hits through the first eight innings but the bats broke through in the ninth to give the team a 6-1 win over the Orioles.

Shane Reynolds and Pedro Martinez were locked in for an entertaining pitchers' duel up until the ninth inning. Through the first eight innings, Reynolds had given up no runs on two hits and no walks while Martinez gave up one run on five hits and three walks, striking out eight.

Reynolds took the mound in the ninth, looking for a complete game shutout win, but immediately gave up back-to-back singles to Dan Wilson and Wilton Guerrero before Mike Cameron reached on a fielders' choice on a sacrifice bunt attempt. Jeff Frye then singled to load the bases with one out as the Baltimore bullpen became busy in a hurry. Reynolds walked Erubiel Durazo, forcing Guerrero in from third base to tie the game. Reynolds remained in the game with Paul Konerko due at the plate. Konerko took a 1-0 fastball deep to left-centerfield for a grand slam, giving the Devil Rays their first lead of the game.
Armando Benitez relieved Reynolds and finished off the game, giving up a solo home run to Jose Hernandez to cap off the ninth inning rally.

Tampa Bay southpaw reliever Vic Darensbourg retired the side in order in the bottom of the ninth, striking out switch-hitter Brian Banks and left-handed hitter Roosevelt Brown before inducing a groundout by left-handed hitting Marlon Anderson to end the game.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Six-run ninth gives Tampa Bay win Konerko slam puts Devil Rays on top April 5, 1999 BALTIMORE — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays mustered only two hits through the first eight innings but the bats broke through in the ninth to give the team a 6-1 win over the Orioles. Shane Reynolds and Pedro Martinez were locked in for an entertaining pitchers' duel up until the ninth inning. Through the first eight innings, Reynolds had given up no runs on two hits and no walks while Martinez gave up one run on five hits and three walks, striking out eight. Reynolds took the mound in the ninth, looking for a complete game shutout win, but immediately gave up back-to-back singles to Dan Wilson and Wilton Guerrero before Mike Cameron reached on a fielders' choice on a sacrifice bunt attempt. Jeff Frye then singled to load the bases with one out as the Baltimore bullpen became busy in a hurry. Reynolds walked Erubiel Durazo, forcing Guerrero in from third base to tie the game. Reynolds remained in the game with Paul Konerko due at the plate. Konerko took a 1-0 fastball deep to left-centerfield for a grand slam, giving the Devil Rays their first lead of the game. Armando Benitez relieved Reynolds and finished off the game, giving up a solo home run to Jose Hernandez to cap off the ninth inning rally. Tampa Bay southpaw reliever Vic Darensbourg retired the side in order in the bottom of the ninth, striking out switch-hitter Brian Banks and left-handed hitter Roosevelt Brown before inducing a groundout by left-handed hitting Marlon Anderson to end the game.