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The New What Next: Rays vs. Yankees, Part Three — A Series Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays split their first of two consecutive four-game sets on Sunday, and they’ll welcome the New York Yankees into the Trop on Monday.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Win 7-2, Smyly Likely to Need Season Ending Surgery

Evan Longoria, Steven Souza Jr., and Asdrubal powered the Rays to their second straight victory over the Texas Rangers by a 7-2 score, Saturday night. Reliever Andrew Bellatti was the winning pitcher in his major league debut, while Brad Boxberger was credited with the save — his eighth of the season. Tampa Bay maintains solid footing in the AL East — just a game behind the Yankees — after winning four out of its last six, and six of its last 10.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays the Romp Rangers 8-2, Drew Smyly Placed on the DL

A little hope and a little despair. On the day that Alex Cobb was officially placed on the 60-day DL, Nathan Karns put together a solid seven plus inning outing, as the Tampa Bay Rays rolled to an 8-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Brandon Guyer extended the Rays lead with a sixth inning, pinch hit homer to back Karns’ solid start. Yet the night ended on a sour note, with news of another Ray who was placed on the DL.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Smyly Was Sharp Yet the Offense Wasn’t, Rays Fall 2-0

Mookie Betts was the offense for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. The outfielder homered to lead-off the sixth inning — the first hit off Rays starter Drew Smyly — and added another in the eighth to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.