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Rays 8/14/15 Starting Lineup, X-Rays Spex Watch Party, Etc

As the Blue Jays and Yankees ready themselves for a battle for the top seed in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays, too, are set for a three-game series that could have postseason implications in Arlington Texas. Tonight Nathan Karns will toe the rubber opposite of Martin Perez and the Rangers in the first of three meaningful games.

The New What Next: Rays vs. Rangers, Part Two ― A Series Preview

At 58-56 on the season the Rays now have won four straight games, and they’ll make their way to Arlington where they are set to start a three-game series against the Rangers. Tampa Bay will try to continue its ascension in the Wildcard race with its fourth consecutive series win.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Rally Late to Sweep the Braves

Down by three runs late in the game, the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for six runs in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves to walk away with a 9-6 win, a series sweep, and their third consecutive series win. At 58-56 on the season, the Rays now have won four straight games and end the night just two games behind the Los Angeles Angels in the Wildcard race.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Ramirez, Kiermaier, and the Rays Blank the Braves, 2-0

Unsure that he would even be able to start Tuesday night’s contest after suffering a jammed thumb on Saturday, Kevin Kiermaier hit his first homer since June 3rd, breaking a scoreless tie, and giving the Tampa Bay Rays a two-run advantage they wouldn’t relinquish.