Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Come From Behind to Win, 3-1

Tampa Bay Rays’ manager Kevin Cash told the media that it was time for a “gut check” after Wednesday’s ugly loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. If ever there was such a thing as a “gut check” win, Friday night’s 3-1 come-from-behind victory against the Baltimore Orioles was it. Tampa Bay ended the night with a 49-49 record, and — thanks to losses by the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays — tied for second place in the AL East.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Nathan Karns Pitches and Hits Rays to a 1-0 Win

Tampa Bay Rays hurler Nathan Karns hit a solo shot on Tuesday which accounted for the only run in a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. A visibly sick Karns and five relievers combined for a four-hitter, as the Rays snapped their two game skid, and improved to 48-48 on the season.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Fall to the Worst Team in Baseball, 5-3

There’s not a lot to say about today – it was not pretty.

– Rays manager Kevin Cash