The pressure of holding the AL East lead may be getting to the young Rays, as they look to bounce back from a loss on Friday night.
Tampa Bay Rays at Florida Marlins
Tampa Bay is 23-11 on the road, but have lost five of their last seven and must win the final two games of this series to avoid their first losing road trip of the season. The Rays are also just 4-6 in interleague play this year and have lost four of their last five. Part of their recent struggles has been the leadoff spot, as players that have been placed at the top of the lineup card have combined for just a .244 batting average and .339 on-base percentage. “I’m just looking for the right slot,” said manager Joe Maddon. “It’d be nice to really feel good about No. 1.” Tampa Bay went 10-2 against Florida the past two seasons, but are currently just 1-3 against them this season. During Maddon’s tenure, the Rays are 17-11 against the Marlins overall.
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