Rays can’t beat 3 aces, finally fold in ALDS vs Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Unable to beat three aces in a row, the Tampa Bay Rays finally folded against Houston. It didn’t help that starter Tyler Glasnow was sure he tipped […]
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Rays chase Verlander early, beat Astros 4-1 to even ALDS
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays never doubted themselves, even with Justin Verlander looking to end their season. Willy Adames homered and made a sensational relay throw from shortstop, […]
Continue ReadingRays pummel Greinke, Morton clutch vs Astros to win Game 3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Charlie Morton to the rescue, again. Kevin Kiermaier hit a go-ahead, three-run homer as Tampa Bay teed off on Zack Greinke, and the Rays got […]
Continue ReadingCole fans 15, Bregman homers as Astros top Rays 3-1
HOUSTON (AP) Houston’s pair of aces dealt the Astros a pair of wins. Gerrit Cole carried his splendid September into an outstanding October with a 15-strikeout performance and Alex Bregman handed fans chanting […]
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Verlander, Altuve lead Astros over Rays 6-2 in ALDS opener
HOUSTON (AP) Asked what went wrong for his Tampa Bay Rays, manager Kevin Cash invented a word. “We got Verlandered,” Cash said. Justin Verlander looked every bit the October ace, Jose Altuve polished […]
Continue ReadingDiaz hits 2 homers, Rays beat A’s 5-1 in AL wild-card game
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — When he got to second base, Yandy Diaz stole a glance back toward the dugout and saw all his teammates going crazy. He gleefully kept running. […]
Continue ReadingRays score early, pile on late in 8-5 win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have successfully started a Cy Young Award winner and relievers, generated offense from everyone in their hobbled lineup, and watched as […]
Continue ReadingSnell and Rays beaten by Royals 10-2 in lefty’s return
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Blake Snell was frustrated with his performance, but at least his toe came through OK. The Tampa Bay ace Blake lasted one out into the […]
Continue ReadingBeeks comes in, pitches Rays over sliding Royals 5-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have quickly recovered from getting swept by Boston Red Sox. Jalen Beeks took over from opener Ryne Stanek in the second […]
Continue ReadingNew dad Zunino hits 2-run HR to help Rays rally past Royals
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Mike Zunino’s first home run for the Tampa Bay Rays was one to remember. The veteran catcher was reinstated from the paternity list, three days […]
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