AL Wildcard Race – Page 48

Rays vs. Yankees Series Preview

Coming off of a disappointing 3-4 road trip, the Rays are coming home to host the Yankees for a three game set under the big top. Tampa Bay was able to salvage the last two games of the Blue Jays series, gaining some ground against the Yankees who are ahead of the Rays by 3.5 …

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Rays vs Jays, 9/2/12 Starting Lineup

Well, the Rays started September off with a bang, that’s for sure. At least we can say they’re over .500 so far in the ninth month. Yesterday’s game was the first time in Rays history that they won by throwing out the tying run at the plate. The Rays are also the first team to …

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Rays vs. Jays Series Preview: Part Four

The Rays needed a win, and win big they did. Alex Cobb did not have had his best stuff, having to be pulled from the game early after posting a 4.2 IP/8 H/4 R/3 ER/1 BB/3 K/2 HR line. But the Rays, backed by eight runs, 16 hits, (including four homers) and a walk were …

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Rays vs. Rangers Series Preview, and Other Random Bits of Ephemera

The Rays will start a series against the AL West leading Texas Rangers in Arlington on Monday. Coming off a lukewarm six game home stand, Tampa Bay looks to right the ship (in a manner of speaking) and return to their five runs per game form. Beyond being bested by Oakland, I’m not really certain …

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Looking Backward While Moving Forward, Rays vs. A’s 8/25/12 (starting lineup included)

Tied up at four games a piece, the Rays walk into an early game at the Trop intent on taking both the season and current series against the A’s, following a disappointing 5-4 loss last night. Matt Moore pitched well, save for a few fastballs left up over the plate, however the real story of …

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