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Rays vs. White Sox: Tampa Bay aims to gain a playoff spot in Chicago
With a good showing against the White Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays may be able to secure a playoff spot.
Rays vs. White Sox: Tampa Bay aims to gain a playoff spot in Chicago
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David Price wins 20th as Rays defeat White Sox, 6-2
David Price becomes the organizations first 20 game winner improving his chances on becoming the organizations first Cy Young Award winner as the Rays defeat White Sox a 6-2.
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Rays beat White Sox, 10-4; Remain 3 games back of second Wild Card
The Rays offense came alive again last night, blasting four home runs and giving the Rays an easy victory. Nevertheless, the Rays stood pat in the Wild Card standings.
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Rays, White Sox Game 3 Lineups
The Tampa Bay Rays and White Sox kick off against at 4pm today, and the lineups for both sides have been released. While the White Sox keep their lineup essentially unchanged from yesterday -- Tyler Flores is the only new face -- the Rays have have stacked their lineup with right-handed hitters in order to give them their best possible shot against lefty Chris Sale.
| Rays | White Sox |
|---|---|
| 1. Desmond Jennings (R) LF | 1. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF |
| 2. B.J. Upton (R) CF | 2. Kevin Youkilis (R) 3B |
| 3. Ben Zobrist (S) SS | 3. Adam Dunn (L) 1B |
| 4. Evan Longoria (R) 3B | 4. Paul Konerko (R) DH |
| 5. Jeff Keppinger (R) 1B | 5. Alex Rios (R) RF |
| 6. Ben Francisco (R) RF | 6. Dayan Viciedo (R) LF |
| 7. Ryan Roberts (R) 2B | 7. Alexei Ramirez (R) SS |
| 8. Sean Rodriguez (R) DH | 8. Tyler Flowers (R) C |
| 9. Chris Gimenez (R) C | 9. Gordon Beckham (R) 2B |
| Matt Moore LHP | Chris Sale LHP |
Courtesy of Baseball Press.
Jose Molina is out of the lineup for the fourth day in a row, as he's still nursing a sore quad. He could potentially return late in today's game, if needed.
For more on today's matchup between Matt Moore and Chris Sale, check out our game preview.
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Matt Moore vs. Chris Sale: Rays hope to keep playoff hopes alive
Matt Moore and Chris Sale face off this afternoon at 4pm EST in a game the Rays desperately need to win.
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Rays lose control; fall to White Sox 3-1
Not capitalizing on early opportunities from Gavin Floyd now place the Rays playoff hopes in someone else's hands.
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Rays vs. White Sox lineups: Sam Fuld leading off for Tampa Bay
Game 2 of the penultimate series is about three hours away, and both sides have released their lineups for the evening.
| Rays | White Sox |
|---|---|
| 1. Sam Fuld (L) LF | 1. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF |
| 2. B.J. Upton (R) CF | 2. Kevin Youkilis (R) 3B |
| 3. Ben Zobrist (S) SS | 3. Adam Dunn (L) DH |
| 4. Evan Longoria (R) 3B | 4. Paul Konerko (R) 1B |
| 5. Luke Scott (L) DH | 5. Alex Rios (R) RF |
| 6. Jeff Keppinger (R) 2B | 6. A.J. Pierzynski (L) C |
| 7. Carlos Pena (L) 1B | 7. Dayan Viciedo (R) LF |
| 8. Matt Joyce (L) RF | 8. Alexei Ramirez (R) SS |
| 9. Jose Lobaton (S) C | 9. Gordon Beckham (R) 2B |
| Jeremy Hellickson RHP | Gavin Floyd RHP |
Courtesy of Baseball Press.
The Rays will start four lefties and two switch-hitters against White Sox starter Gavin Floyd, who enters the game with a career 4.84 FIP against lefties and a 5.65 FIP versus southpaws in 2012.
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Rays 3, White Sox 2; Longoria And Scott Hit Home Runs, Destiny Is Controlled
James Shields survived his bouts of wildness, while Evan Longoria hit a home run to take the lead in the ninth inning. Most importantly, The Great Pumpkin made an appearance.
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