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Rays ace McClanahan to face hitters for the first time since elbow surgery
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan is set to face hitters for the first time next week since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. Rays manager Kevin Cash before Tuesday night’s game against Boston said the left-hander will take the mound on Sept....
Jonny DeLuca scores on error in the 9th, Rays beat Diamondbacks 5-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jonny DeLuca scored on an error in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Arizona 5-4 on Friday night to end the Diamondbacks' season-high winning streak at six games. DeLuca drew a walk from Justin Martinez (5-3), and scored from first when center...
Lowe, Carlson spark Rays to a 6-4 victory over Cardinals to avoid a sweep
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a two-run homer and former Cardinal Dylan Carlson drove in two runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays avoid a series sweep by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Thursday night. Lowe has hit seven home runs, nine doubles and has 18 RBIs in his last 26...
Tyler Alexander and 4 other Rays pitchers toss 3-hitter in 1-0 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Tyler Alexander combined with four other Rays pitchers on a three-hitter, Brandon Lowe hit an RBI double in the third inning, and Tampa Bay beat the Houston Astros 1-0 on Sunday. Alexander (5-3) entered with two outs in the first inning after opener Hunter Bigge...
Rays score twice in the 8th for 2-1 victory over the Reds
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of the Cincinnati Reds bullpen to score twice in the eighth inning for a come-from-behind 2-1 win Sunday. The Rays loaded the bases with two outs against the Reds. With one out, Reds reliever Fernando Cruz walked Yandy...
Brandon Lowe hits 2-run home run as Rays beat Blue Jays 4-2 to climb above .500
TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays won for the third time in four games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Tuesday night. Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 17th home run and outfielder Daulton Varsho made an impressive leaping...
Palacios, Arozarena, Siri, Caballero help Rays overcome Judge's 35th homer and beat Yankees 6-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Richie Palacios led off the game against Marcus Stroman with the first of Tampa Bay's four home runs,Jose Siri took a half-minute trot after his longball and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-4 on Sunday. Randy Arozarena hit his third home run in two...
Pepiot gives up 2 hits in 6 innings, Siri and Lowe homer, Rays beat Guardians 2-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Pepiot allowed two hits in six scoreless innings, Jose Siri and Brandon Lowe homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the struggling AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Sunday. Despite losing 11 of 18, the Guardians (58-37) have the AL’s...