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Marc Topkin’s takeaways from Rays’ 7-2 loss to Padres

Pitching options might be needed; Pham gets it going; no stopping Sogard.

The Rays' Eric Sogard greets Tommy Pham as he crosses the plate after Pham's two-run homer during the first inning against the Padres on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. [GREGORY BULL | Associated Press]

The Rays' Eric Sogard greets Tommy Pham as he crosses the plate after Pham's two-run homer during the first inning against the Padres on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. [GREGORY BULL | Associated Press]

• If Jalen Beeks doesn’t start pitching better, the Rays will need to try other options.