The 1-0 outcome in the D-backs victory over the Tampa Bay Rays was history making. Starter, Edwin Jackson took it to the opposition like never before in a game. The dueling on the mound was plentiful. If not for walks it may have been a perfect game established. Still the Rays have no answers for Jackson. In the box they looked confused and without progressive hitting. Carlos Pena didn't homer, which is a surprise to me nor reached base upon a hit.
This marks the fourth no-hitter thrown this season. The pitch count went 130 for Edwin Jackson who dazzles those in attendance. Since it was in St. Petersburg not too many cheers erupted. I've give to the D-backs they came to play with some gutsiness. Usually when a team takes too many chances and messes around with walks on the bad side of the receiving end. That wasn't the case this time around. The D-backs with the win increase the win percentage, moving to a 29-45 record.
All I'm wondering is how the Rays can be so offensive with streaks then come up empty last night. Evan Longoria wasn't able to do it as well as the rest of the team lineup. The last out was recorded on a fly out which sent the players rushing off the bench to congratulate the young Arizona pitcher at the mound. Jackson posts a 5-6 record now. He received a pie to the face after the game. After all those walks I'm surprised he made to the 9th inning. The lone run came via a long ball by Adam LaRoche. Next time around I'm the Rays will darn well remember less than spirited affair.
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