Though it ended with a 4-2 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday, the Rays had to a lot like about their first homestand at Steinbrenner Field. Players had no major complaints about the field or the facilities at the stadium that until now was used primarily just for Yankees’ spring-training and Class-A minor-league games.

For Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot, it was a complicated mix of emotions. He was elevated to Opening Day starter, which he equated to a childhood dream, and he’ll be charged with setting the season’s positive tone.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz went 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI, and a steal in a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Cruz launched a solo shot off Tampa starter Ryan Pepiot in the fifth inning,

Paul Skenes will be opposed by Ryan Pepiot for Tampa Bay. Last night, Tampa blanked the Bucs, 7-0. Brandon Lowe went yard and drove in three as Tampa rolled to their fourth win in five games. Shane Baz gave up seven hits but pitched six scoreless innings to get his first win of the season.

Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. ET, with the Pirates on a three-game losing skid.The Pirates are favored away from home (-125) versus the

In the wake of Shane McClanahan's injury scare on Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rays have decided to pivot and make Ryan Pepiot their starting pitcher on Opening Day.

Preview the March 28 matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Colorado Rockies with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

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