With each passing day, goes another game and unfortunately more losses than wins at a time when winning is very important if the Tampa Bay Rays have any intentions of returning to the post-season.
Two important pieces to the success of the Rays shinned brightly this past weekend as Kevin Kiermaier returned for his defensive prowess and his spark to the lineup plus the real Blake Snell to the rotation who finally showed confidence and command on the mound.
Having Kiermaier back is a big boost defensively but he also showed what he is offensively capable of doing which was evident by his 6-for-15 performance in three games against the Mariners.