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Series #48: Athletics at Rays - The Other Surging Team

Rays’ Current Record:

80-65, third place in the AL East and eight games back of the A’s for the second wild card spot. They are 8-2 over their last ten games.

Possible Lineup:

Mallex Smith - RF

Matt Duffy - 3B

Ji-Man Choi - DH

Tommy Pham - LF

Joey Wendle - 2B

Willie Adames - SS

Kevin Kiermaier - CF

Jake Bauers - 1B

Nick Cuiffo - C

Probable Starting Pitchers:

Diego Castillo - RHP

Openers/Bullpen Games

Hottest Hitter(s):

A big reason the Rays have been so successful in the season’s second half is because of the position players the team acquired at the deadline.