58 games have come to pass, and despite the sheer number of injuries − both small and large − the Rays are still, somehow, a relevant team.
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Looking backward While Moving Forward: All Hail king Archer!
De facto ace Chris Archer put together a night to remember Tuesday – fanning 15, and tying the franchise single-game record* in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 6-1 route of the Los Angeles Angels. The team moved back to the positive side of the W/L column, and are seated just a game out of first behind the Yankees.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Fall to Halos 7-3, DFA Ernesto Frieri
The Angels’ mashers belted not one, two, or three homers Monday night, rather four en route to a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Outfielder (and Subaway spokesperson) Mike Trout hit a three-run blast in the third inning, and the Angels never trailed thereafter. At 26-26, Tampa Bay is now a game behind the Yankees, in second place in the AL East.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Ramirez, Rays Snap Skid with 3-0 Win
The Tampa Bay Rays snapped their six game losing streak on Saturday, as Erasmo Ramirez and two relievers combined for a seven inning three-hit shutout. The Rays, who supported Ramirez with two solo homers and a sac fly, are now 25-25 on the season.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Fall 2-1, On Souza Jr. and Cabrera
The Tampa Bay Rays kicked off their 10-game road trip the same way they concluded their recent home stand: dropping a very winnable game to the Baltimore Orioles, 2-1.