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The New What Next: Rays vs. Twins — A Series Preview, Rays Roster Moves, Watch Party

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to start a five game road trip just one game out of first place in the AL East, after winning three consecutive games at home against the New York Yankees. Their first stop is Minneapolis, where the Rays will take on the Twins in a three-game, weekend series.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Win 3-2, Place Smyly On 60-Day DL

The Tampa Bay Rays overcame a 2-0 first inning deficit against the New York Yankees for the second consecutive game. The team got a terrific performance from the bullpen and a key defensive gem from Kevin Kiermaier Wednesday night, as they eked out 3-2 win at the Trop. With the win, Tampa Bay is now 19-16 and just two games out of first in the AL East.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Rally Late, Beat NY 4-2

The Tampa Bay Rays bounced back against the Evil Empire on Tuesday, rallying scoring two in the seventh and the eighth off starter Nathan Eovaldi to beat the Yankees, 4-2. Thanks to the late rally, the Rays earned back the game they lost to the Yankees on Monday.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Erasmo Ramirez is Getting Better

There isn’t much to say about Monday night’s Rays/Yankees contest under the big top. El Caballo left too many pitches in the zone and the Yankees made him pay. All four of the Yankees homers against Colome came with two outs, and New York’s hitters had some pretty comfortable swings against the Rays starter, who really didn’t make strides to knock them off the plate and reclaim the zone. While Colome threw strikes – 99 pitches, 67 strikes (68% K%) – they weren’t quality strikes, resulting in eight runs through six innings.