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The New What Next: Rays vs. Astros, Part Two — A Series Preview

In July, the Tampa Bay Rays we in the throes of an extended 2-13 slump when the Houston Astros visited Tropicana Field for a three-game set. Although the odds were largely stacked against them, the Rays put together a morale building sweep, subsequently holding the home run mashing Astros to just four runs. Fast forward to the present, as the team readies itself for another series against Houston after dropping three consecutive games to that other team from Texas.

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.

The New What Next: Rays vs Braves, Part Deux — A Series Preview

After playing well against the NL East leading New York Mets, the Tampa Bay Rays look to continue their Interleague success starting Tuesday, when they open a two-game set against the Atlanta Braves.