Tampa Bay entered yesterday’s day off just one spot ahead of the Orioles in the American League East. Unfortunately for Baltimore, Tampa is no longer playing like a fourth-place team.
The Rays completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets to mark four consecutive victories. Tampa can pitch, they hit and they play good defense.
The mere existence of the Rays is enough to frustrate most Baltimore fans. The Orioles are forced to complete with the large market Yankees and Red Sox, but Tampa has become a consistent competitor without breaking the bank.