A 162 game season is indeed a marathon, but even marathons reach a point where the finish line is in sight and the best of the competitors need to be able to find that extra final kick.
As we move into mid-August, that point of the baseball season is here.
The Rays are 68-44 and lead the American League East. They have the best record in the American League and trail only the San Francisco Giants in the majors.
Standings
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