MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016 AT BOSTON RED SOX RH Matt Andriese (6-5, 3.71) vs. RH Rick Porcello (17-3, 3.23)

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1 MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016 AT BOSTON RED SOX RH Matt Andriese (6-5, 3.71) vs. RH Rick Porcello (17-3, 3.23) First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. Location: Fenway Park, Boston, Mass. TV: Fox Sports Sun Radio: WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Game No.: 130 (55-74) Road Game No.: 61 (23-37) All-Time Game No.: 3,044 (1,406-1,637) All-Time Road Game No.: 1,515 ( ) April: May: June: July: 9-16 August: Pre-All-Star Break: Post-All-Star Break: ROSTER MOVES The Rays today optioned RH Steve Geltz to Triple-A Durham and activated RH Alex Cobb (May 2015 Tommy John surgery) from the disabled list when Cobb starts at home vs. Toronto this weekend, it will be his first major league start since Sep 28, 2014 at CLE a game Kevin Cash watched as the Indians bullpen coach Cobb made a total of 8 rehab starts between Class-A Charlotte and Durham, most recently for Durham on Saturday vs. Gwinnett (Braves) in that game he totaled 4 IP, 5 H, 1 R/ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR, 58 pitches, 44 strikes. RAY MATTER The Rays arrive in Boston for the second half of a 6-game road trip, after losing 2 of 3 games in Houston over the weekend yesterday the cruised to a 10-4 win to avoid being swept for the 10th time this season it was their sixth time since the All-Star break (in 41 games) scoring double-digit runs, after doing so only four times in 88 games prior to the break 8 of those 10 total games scoring double digits have come on the road the Elias Sports Bureau notes it was the seventh game since the All-Star break in which the Rays have had an inning of at least 5 runs, tied with Colorado for most in the majors the Rays have won 9 of their last 14 games (since Aug 14) and are since July 27, when they were a season-most 20.0 GB in the AL East. BEST RUN DIFFERENTIAL, Over the last 13 wins they have MLB, SINCE ALL-STAR BREAK outscored opponents, Team RS RA Diff since the All-Star break, the Rays Cubs are and have the best run Rays differential in the AL (+58, see Red Sox chart) Rays had an AL-worst -74 run differential before the All-Star break and went On the road, the Rays have lost 10 of their last 14 the Rays need to win at least 2 of 3 games in this series to finish the month of August with a winning record (13-13 currently). Rays pitchers lead the majors with 248 SO in August, ahead of Houston (244) and Cleveland (235) they have recorded double-digit strikeouts in 5 of the last 6 games, and 13 of 24 games since Aug 3. RAYS vs. RED SOX Just last week, the Rays salvaged a 4-game split with the Red Sox at Tropicana Field after losing the first 2 games of the series their 4-3 (11 inn.) and 2-1 victories on Wed and Thu marked just the second time this season they won consecutive games, both by one run (also June vs. SEA) the Rays are 6-7 in the season series and woul dneed to win 4 of the remaining 6 games to avoid losing the season series for only the second time (7-12 in 2013) in the Rays era (since 2008) they are during that time the Rays were swept in 3 games in their last visit to Fenway Park, July 8-10 heading into the All-Star break the Rays offense has scored a dozen-plus runs twice in the season series but has averaged 2.5 R/G in the other 11 games. PITCHING PROPERLY SINCE THE BREAK The Rays pitching staff has made drastic improvements since the All-Star break, and their 3.03 ERA since then leads the American League and ranks 2nd in the majors to the Cubs (2.60) the bullpen s ERA is two runs lower since the All-Star break, which coincides with the acquisition of RH Kevin Jepsen the full breakdown: Pre-ASB (AL, ML rank) Post-ASB (AL, ML rank) Total 4.57 ERA (12th, 24th) 3.03 ERA (1st, 2nd) Starters 4.46 ERA (7th, 16th) 3.16 ERA (1st, 2nd) Bullpen 4.79 ERA (14th, 27th) 2.79 ERA (2nd, 3rd) MUSCLE MEN Yesterday the Rays hit 3 HR (Matt Duffy, Corey Dickerson, Nick Franklin) and have now homered in 21 of their last 24 games the Rays 172 HR this season put them on pace for a club-record 216 (199 in 2009) and are their most ever through 129 games (167 in 2009) leading the way are 3B Evan Longoria (30-HR) and 1B Brad Miller (25), the first Rays teammates with 25 HR since 2009 (Carlos Peña-39, Longoria-33, Ben Zobrist-27). The Rays rank 7th in the majors in homers but T-22nd in runs scored (541) 47.5 pct. of their runs have scored via HR, the 4th-highest ratio behind the Mets (53.0), Orioles (50.4) and Mariners (50.2). This season 40.8 pct. of the Rays total hits (431 of 1,055) have gone for extra bases, including 14 of 32 hits in the Houston series this is the highest ratio in the majors, followed by the Blue Jays (39.7), Cardinals (39.7) and Astros (38.6) league average is 35.0 pct. the highest percentage in club history is 37.1 pct., in THREES ARE WILD Dickerson s 3-run homer yesterday was the Rays 12th hit that scored at least 3 runs since Aug 1 (26 games) this equals their season total through the end of July (12 such hits in 103 games). COREY DICKERSON In the 3-game weekend series at Houston, went 6-for-12 with 5 extra-base hits (4-2B, 1-HR), 4 RBI, 5 runs and a walk yesterday he homered off LH Tony Sipp, his first HR off a lefty since Aug 10, 2014 at ARI (Oliver Perez) he hit 37 HR off RHP in between, including his first 17 this year 13 of his 18 HR this year have come on the road. Is batting.341/.396/.705 (15-for-44) with 7 2B, 3 HR, 9 RBI and 13 runs over his last 13 games (11 starts), raising his season avg. from.221 to.235. Of his 91 hits this season, 48 have gone for extra bases (52.7 pct.) the only AL player with a higher ratio (min. 100 G) is BOS David Ortiz (52.9). KEEPING UP WITH EVAN With 30 HR, 3B Evan Longoria is only 3 shy of his career-high 33 HR (2009) Evan is on pace for career highs in hits (182), homers (38), extra-base hits (84, which would tie Aubrey Huff s 2003 club record), slugging pct. (.548) and fielding pct. (.979, 1st among AL 3B) the only active player to reach his projected numbers in hits (182), doubles (43) and homers (38) was Albert Pujols in 2003, 2004 and 2009 the last AL players to do so were NYY Alfonso Soriano and CWS Magglio Ordoñez in Evan ranks among AL leaders with 145 hits (10th), 30 HR (T-10th), 34 2B (T-4th), 67 XBH (4th), 275 total bases (T-5th) and a.548 SLG (7th). LONGO vs. THE BEHEMOTHS Evan Longoria has hit 60 HR in his career vs. Boston (29) and New York (31) 58 of those homers have come as a third baseman, which ranks 2nd in major league history behind BAL Brooks Robinson (71) Robinson did it in 664 games across 23 seasons; Longoria has done it in 288 games over nine seasons. THE DUFFMAN COMETH SS Matt Duffy yesterday hit his first home run as a Ray is batting.309 (17-for-55) in 14 games since joining the Rays, including multiple hits in 6 of his last 12 games all 14 games have been starts at shortstop, and he hasn t made an error in 118 innings and 48 chances there before the trade to the Rays, his last action at shortstop was May 17, 2015 at CIN (1.1 innings) appeared in 233 games (230 starts) there over his 3-year minor league career. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY Tonight is the Rays 11th of 36 consecutive games against teams that currently hold winning records (5-5 so far) their only remaining series against a sub-.500 team (currently) is Sep at CWS the Rays have played a major-league-most 96 games vs. teams currently at.500 or better, and are (.375) in those games in contrast, the Rays are (.576) vs. teams currently under.500 if the standings remain as they are, they will finish the season with 125 games vs. clubs at.500 or better, the highest mark since 1991 when several AL teams did it. 200 AGAIN FOR ARCH RH Chris Archer recorded 10 strikeouts yesterday in Houston, giving him an AL-leading 202 SO this season his second straight season surpassing 200 since 2011, the Rays are the only team in the majors with three different pitchers who have each reached 200 SO multiple times, as LH David Price and RH James Shields both did it in 2011 and 2012 the Red Sox don t have a single 200-SO season from a pitcher since LH Jon Lester in The last pitcher to reach Archer s combination of strikeouts and losses (17) was MIN/NYM Frank Viola in 1989 since data is complete (1974), only two pitchers have had his combination of strikeouts and losses through the end of August: Hall of Famers ATL Phil Niekro in 1977 (219-SO, 17-L) and CAL Nolan Ryan (in 1976 (252-SO, 17-L). For the second straight season, every strikeout Archer records will benefit both Burg Baseball Inc. and RBI Baseball of Tampa for every strikeout, the Rays, Archer and WTSP 10 News each donate $25 to be split among the youth leagues his AL-leading 202 strikeouts this season have raised $15,150 fans wishing to donate can visit at raysbaseball.com/archer, with a minimum pledge of 25 cents, and are then entered for a chance to meet Archer in person. THIS DATE IN RAYS HISTORY Aug 29, 2000 At Tropicana Field, Red Sox RH Pedro Martinez plunks his first batter Gerald Williams, who charges the mound igniting a beanball war and the ejection of eight Rays players and coaches over the course of the game (Williams, Larry Rothschild, Dave Eiland, Bill Russell, Cory Lidle, Greg Vaughn, Jose Cardenal, Tony Fiore) no Red Sox players or coaches are ejected after hitting Williams, Martinez retires the next 24 consecutive batters before John Flaherty breaks up the no-hitter with a leadoff single in the 9th Pedro completes the game (1-H, 0-BB, 13-SO) to beat the Rays, 8-0. Upcoming Games Time (ET) Probable Starting Pitchers (Rays vs. Opp.) TV Radio Tues., Aug 30 at BOS 7:10 p.m. RH Jake Odorizzi (9-5, 3.53) vs. LH Drew Pomeranz (2-3, 4.06) Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Wed., Aug 31 at BOS 1:35 p.m. LH Drew Smyly (6-11, 4.80) vs. RH Steven Wright (13-6, 3.18) Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM

2 LAST START On Wed vs. BOS, went 6 IP, his longest start since May 30 at KC (7 IP) tied his career high with 8 SO (also Aug 13 at NYY) left in line for his sixth straight losing decision, but got ND following Evan Longoria s game-tying homer in the 8th yielded a 2-run homer to David Ortiz in the 1st his first career runs allowed to the Red Sox and an RBI single to Mookie Betts in the 3rd his line: ND, 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 8 SO, 1 HR, 92 pit, 59 str. BELATED BIRTHDAY Turned 27 years old yesterday. SNAP THE SKID Is 0-5 with a 4.60 ERA (47-IP, 24-ER) in his last 13 apps (6 starts) it s the longest losing streak of his career, matching his loss total from his first 35 apps (15 starts) the only Rays with longer losing streaks this season are Drew Smyly (7, May 21 July 18) and Chris Archer (6, June 11 July 15) if he drops his next decision, he will join Archer in 2015 as the only players in club history with a 6-game winning streak and 6-game losing streak in the same season. Already has more wins (134) than any of the 4 prev. managers in their first two seasons at the post Lou Piniella had year-old is the youngest active manager in MLB, 5 months younger than SD Andy Green. Has been ejected 4 times as manager, once this year (April 29 vs. TOR). Is the fifth manager in Rays history is the sixth Tampa-born manager in ML history and second to manage the Rays joins Hall of Famers Al TONIGHT S STARTER RH MATT ANDRIESE (6-5, 3.71) YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER BB SO HR Avg Durham (AAA) Tampa Bay Durham (AAA) Tampa Bay Major League Totals Minor League Totals Hasn t won since June 15 vs. SEA, with 14 apps (5 starts) in between was the fifth Ray to ever start a season at 6-0 or better, following LH Matt Moore (2013), RH Jeff Niemann (2010), LH J.P. Howell (2008) and RH James Shields (2007). THE LONG BALL Has allowed 8 HR in August, T-5th in the majors over his last 4 starts, 13 of his 17 runs have scored via the home run started the year with 2 HR in his first 67 IP; since then has allowed: 10 HR in his last 30 IP, since the 9th inning on July 19 at COL 8 HR in his last 19 IP, since the 3rd inning on Aug 7 vs. MIN 7 HR in his last 15.1 IP, since the 2nd inning on Aug 13 at NYY BACK IN THE ROTATION Returned to the starting rotation following the trade of LH Matt Moore to San Francisco marks his second stint in the rotation this season, as he was there for 7 starts from May 8 June 10 until he was reassigned to the bullpen with the call-up of LH Blake Snell during his first stint, he led the Rays staff in wins (5), innings (44.2) and ERA (2.82). STARTER vs. RELIEVER His splits this season are a reversal of his splits from a season ago has a 1.74-point difference between his 2016 GAME LOG TOMORROW S STARTER RH JAKE ODORIZZI (9-5, 3.53) LAST START On Thu vs. BOS, went 7 IP, his longest start since July 22 at OAK (8 IP) his only run allowed came as a result of a basesloaded jam in 6th (Mookie Betts sac fly) improved to 2-0 with a 1.01 ERA (26.2-IP, 3-ER) in 4 career starts against the Red Sox at Tropicana Field yielded 1 run or fewer for the fifth time in 8 starts since the All-Star break his line: W, 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 4 SO, 96 pit, 64 str. vs. BOSTON Is 3-3 with a 4.01 ERA (60.2-IP, 27-ER) in 11 career apps (all starts) against the Red Sox has already faced them 3 times this season, going 1-1 with a 5.63 ERA (16-IP, 10-ER), including starts of 4 IP/5 ER and 5 IP/4 ER at Fenway Park is 1-3 with a 6.35 ERA (34-IP, 24-ER) in 7 career starts at Fenway Park. #16 KEVIN CASH, MANAGER ERA as a starter and a reliever this season: GAME DEC ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP P/K FINAL OPP. LEFT 5/8 at LAA W /51 W, 3-1 Tropeano up, 3-1 5/14 vs. OAK W /78 W, 6-0 Graveman -- 5/20 at DET W /59 W, 7-5 Sanchez up, 6-3 5/25 vs. MIA /70 L, 3-4 Nicolino tied, 3-3 5/30 at KC /61 L, 2-6 Kennedy tied, 2-2 MAY /4 at MIN W /58 W, 7-4 Santana up, 5-3 6/10 vs. HOU W /64 W, 4-3 McCullers up, /15 vs. SEA W /22 W, 3-2 (13) /19 vs. SF /9 L, /22 at CLE /24 L, /25 at BAL (G1) L /52 L, 0-5 Gausman down, /30 vs. DET /19 L, JUNE /3 vs. DET L /21 L, /6 vs. LAA /23 L, /10 at BOS /32 L, /19 at COL S /27 W, /23 at OAK /21 L, /30 vs. NYY /21 W, JULY /2 vs. KC /42 L, 2-3 Ventura down, 1-0 8/7 vs. MIN L /49 L, 3-6 Gibson down, 3-2 8/13 at NYY L /56 L, 4-8 Tanaka down, 6-4 8/19 vs. TEX L /66 L, 2-6 Hamels down, 3-0 8/24 at BOS /59 W, 4-3 (11) Porcello down, 3-2 AUGUST ERA As Starter ERA As Reliever (74.1-IP, 34-ER) 2.38 (22.2-IP, 6-ER) (35.1-IP, 14-ER) 4.75 (30.1-IP, 16-ER) Career 3.94 (109.2-IP, 48-ER) 3.74 (53-IP, 22-ER) LONG MAN His last 5 relief apps were all 2 IP or longer, and his last 8 relief apps were 1.2 IP or longer all 3 of his career saves have been of the 3-inning (or more) variety, most in club history, including one this year (July 19 at COL). POTENTIAL TO PITCH DEEP Within his first 5 starts of the season, he made 3 starts of 7-plus IP and 1 ER or fewer last season, his longest start was 6 IP (once) and he failed to finish 5 IP in 5 of his 8 starts. FIRST SHUTOUT On May 14 vs. OAK, had his first professional complete game shutout, having never gone more than 8 IP in the minors he is now the 3rd youngest AL pitcher to throw a CG SHO this season he became the fourth different Rays pitcher to throw a shutout on 2 H or fewer and 0 BB, joining James Shields (twice), Chris Archer and Drew Smyly. WITH DURHAM Began the season with Triple-A Durham and went 1-2 with a 3.41 ERA (34.1-IP, 13-ER) over 6 starts before a May 8 recall has been with the big league club ever since had his first career CG on April 23 at Norfolk (Orioles), a 1-0 loss in 7 innings had a career-high 14 SO in his last start there, May 3 at Indianapolis (Pirates). At the time of his recall, his 44 SO were 4th among minor league pitchers also ranked among International League leaders in SO (2nd), IP (34.1, 5th), SO/9 IP (11.5, 2nd), SO/BB (6.3, 2nd). PERSONAL & MISC. Pronounced ann-dreese was a 3rd-round selection by the Padres in the 2011 June Draft out of UC-Riverside, where he pitched three seasons former Rays closer Troy Percival ( ) played college baseball for UC-Riverside and is now the head coach there. + relief app 2016 SPLITS vs. RH:.267 (54-202), 7-HR vs. LH:.215 (35-163), 5-HR Home: 3-3, 3.52 ERA (53.2-IP, 21-ER) Road: 3-2, 3.95 ERA (43.1-IP, 19-ER) ANDRIESE vs. BOSTON CAREER Is 1-0 with an 1.72 ERA (15.2- IP, 3-ER, 2-BB, 18-SO) in 4 career apps (2 starts) against the Red Sox see Last Start above only career app at Fenway Park was July 10 at BOS, the last game before the All-Star break went 2.2 IP in relief (scoreless). SINCE THE BREAK Is tied for the AL lead and T-2nd in the majors (min. 25 IP) with a 1.59 ERA (51-IP, 9-ER) since the All-Star break is 6-0 with a 1.59 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and.349 opp SLG since the break. Lowest 2nd-Half ERA, Majors, 2016 (min. 25 IP) Kyle Hendricks, CHC 1.52 Jake Odorizzi, TB 1.59 Cole Hamels, TEX 1.59 Jose Quintana, CWS 1.81 Corey Kluber, CLE 1.84 Lowest 2nd-Half ERA, Club History Jake Odorizzi, Alex Cobb, David Price, Scott Kazmir, Paul Wilson, Lopez and Tony La Russa, Lou Piniella, Dave Miley and John Hart. Played 12 professional seasons as a catcher, including parts of eight seasons in the majors ( ) spent two years ( ) in the Rays org. Played in the 1989 Little League World Series (Tampa Northside LL), 1999 College World Series (Florida State) and earned World Series rings in 2007 (Red Sox) and 2009 (Yankees).

3 RAYS HITTER NOTES #1 TIM BECKHAM, INF Sun: 1-5, 2-R HOU Series: 4-9, 2B, 2-R Stand: 7-23, 2B, 2-3B, 3-R vs. LH:.262 (22-84), 2-HR 2016:.234/.283/.427, 5-HR, 16-RBI, 2-SB Current Hitting Streak: 8G (.379, 11-29) RISP:.171 (7-41) vs. RH:.213 (23-108), 3-HR Has a career-high 8-game hitting streak batting.304/.333/.511 (28-for-92) with 7 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR and 9 RBI in 27 games since the All-Star break. Of his 45 hits this year, 22 have been XBH (48.9 pct.; 12-2B, 5-3B, 5-HR) over the past two seasons, 42 of his 90 hits (46.7 pct.) have been XBH. Eleven of his 16 RBI have come on the road, and 4 of his 5 HR has gone 70 at-bats since his last homer on July 30 vs. NYY (Anthony Swarzak). Ranks T-4th in the AL with 5 3B and is tied with Brad Miller for the team lead his 2 3B on Aug 20 vs. TEX tied the franchise record (14th time). Has played in 62 games with 49 starts (21-SS, 16-2B, 5-1B, 4-3B, 3-DH) in two stints with the Rays recalled for his second stint on June 1. #10 COREY DICKERSON, OF Sun: 2-4, 2B, HR, 3-RBI, BB, 2-R HOU Series: 6-12, 4-2B, HR, 4-RBI, BB, 5-R Stand: 8-28, 3-2B, HR, 2-RBI, 2-BB, 7-R vs. LH:.246 (17-69), 1-HR 2016:.235/.286/.459, 18-HR, 52-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 3G (.500, 6-12) RISP:.223 (21-94) vs. RH:.232 (74-319), 17-HR Homered off Tony Sipp yesterday at HOU, the fifth of his career vs. LHP and first since Aug 10, 2014 at ARI had 158 at-bats vs. LHP in between, and 37 HR vs. RHP over that span was his fifth of the season with at least 2 runners on base, most by a Ray since Evan Longoria in 2011 (7). Batting.341/.396/.705 (15-for-44) with 7 2B, 3 HR, 9 RBI and 13 runs over his last 13 games (11 starts), raising his season avg. from.221 to.235. Of his 91 hits, 48 have gone for extra bases (52.7 percent) the only AL player with a higher ratio (min. 100 games) is BOS David Ortiz (52.9). Had a career-high 3 2B on Fri at HOU, the most by a Ray since Brandon Guyer on June 27, 2014 at BAL (G1) and one shy of the club record (4, Tomas Perez on July 29, 2006 at NYY) was his third career game with 3 XBH (or more) and first since May 10, 2014 at CIN (4, with COL). Batting.266/.307/.568 (51-for-192) with 13 HR and 37 RBI on the road, and.204/.266/.352 (40-for-196) with 5 HR and 15 RBI at Tropicana Field. Has played in 116 games with 100 starts (56-DH, 43-LF, 1-RF) ranks among team leaders in XBH (48, 3rd), HR (18, 3rd) and RBI (52, 3rd). #5 MATT DUFFY, SS Sun: 2-5, HR, 2-RBI, 2-R HOU Series: 2-13, HR, 2-RBI, 2-R Stand: 11-29, 2B, 2-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.261 (23-88), 2-HR 2016:.263/.317/.362, 5-HR, 24-RBI, 8-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.400, 2-5) RISP:.188 (13-69) vs. RH:.263 (59-224), 3-HR Yesterday at HOU marked his first homer and multi-rbi game with the Rays was his first homer since June 18 at TB (with SF, off Matt Moore). Batting.309/.333/.382 (17-for-55) with 1 2B and 1 HR since the trade has recorded multiple hits in 3 of his last 5 games and 6 of his last 12 G. His first 14 hits with the Rays were singles; since then, 2 of his 3 hits have gone for extra bases first was a 4th-inning double on Thu vs. BOS. Has played in 14 games, all starts at shortstop since the start of August, only two AL shortstops have handled more chances without an error: BAL J.J. Hardy and TOR Troy Tulowitzki before the trade to the Rays, had appeared in 10 games (6 starts) at shortstop (last May 17, 2015 at CIN). #11 LOGAN FORSYTHE, 2B Sun: DNP HOU Series: 1-7, 3B, BB Stand: 4-24, 2-HR, 6-RBI, 2-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.299 (26-87), 4-HR 2016:.271/.335/.466, 16-HR, 41-RBI, 6-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.250, 1-4) RISP:.316 (18-57) vs. RH:.263 (78-297), 12-HR Is 1-for-his-last-18; snapped an 0-for-17 on Sat at HOU comes on the heels of a 16-game stretch of.349/.419/.667 (22-for-63) with 2 2B and 6 HR. Has started 95 games, all at leadoff (90-2B, 5-DH) only had 21 career starts at leadoff before this season and none since May 4, 2014 at NYY. Is 1 HR shy of tying his career high (2015) is on pace for 20 HR, which would be one shy of Gerald Williams (21, 2000) for the most in franchise history out of the leadoff spot his 16 HR include a pair of leadoff homers (last Aug 9 at TOR), a career-high 12 HR vs. RHP (prev. 7, 2015) and 8 HR in the 7th inning or later, one shy of Evan Longoria for the team lead last homered on Aug 21 vs. TEX, the last of three straight games with one. Batting.337/.358/.500 (31-for-92) when leading off the 1st inning would pass Carl Crawford in 2004 (.326) for the best avg. in franchise history. Is the first middle infielder in franchise history with back-to-back seasons with at least 15 HR only Ben Zobrist (2009, 2011) has done it twice. #2 NICK FRANKLIN, UTL Sun: 3-5, HR, RBI, R HOU Series: 3-6, HR, RBI, R Stand: 3-7, 2B, HR, 3-RBI, 2-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.227 (5-22) 2016:.304/.372/.539, 5-HR, 24-RBI, 6-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.600, 3-5) RISP:.333 (9-27) vs. RH:.325 (26-80), 5-HR Tied his season high with 3 hits yesterday at HOU (6th time) has 4 HR in his last 28 at-bats, compared to 1 HR through his first 74 AB seven of his last 10 hits have gone for extra bases, and his 4 HR and 11 RBI in August are both his most in a calendar month since July 2013 (6 HR, 17 RBI). Batting.333/.388/.711 (15-for-45) over his last 14 games (12 starts) since Aug 3 his season SLG has increased from.404 to.539 over that span. Since June 27 the date of his first RBI this season he ranks 4th on the team with 24 RBI, trailing Brad Miller (38), Evan Longoria (37) and Logan Forsythe (26) at Tropicana Field, has recorded 18 RBI in 21 games and 68 at-bats, compared to 6 RBI in 15 games and 34 at-bats on the road. Batting.325/.393/.588 (26-for-80) with 5 HR and 19 RBI vs. RHP this season, compared to.227/.292/.364 (5-for-22) with 0 HR and 5 RBI vs. LHP. Has played in 36 games with 27 starts (14-LF, 5-1B, 5-2B, 2-DH, 1-RF) recalled from Durham on July 30 for his 3rd stint with the Rays this year. #39 KEVIN KIERMAIER, CF Sun: 1-4, BB, SB HOU Series: 2-12, BB Stand: 8-32, 2-2B, HR, 4-RBI, BB, 4-R vs. LH:.190 (11-58) 2016:.220/.308/.376, 7-HR, 26-RBI, 13-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.250, 2-8) RISP:.241 (14-58) vs. RH:.228 (45-197), 7-HR Is 2-for-his-last-20 his last 21 starts since Aug 2 have come from the No. 2 spot in the lineup batting.241/.305/.368 (21-for-87) since then. His 31 BB are a career high (prev. 24, 2015) had 11 BB before the All-Star break and 20 BB since the start of the second half, T-8th in the AL. Per FanGraphs, his 17 Defensive Runs Saved (in inn.) as a center fielder rank T-1st in the majors with TOR Kevin Pillar (17 in inn.). His 2 2B on Tue vs. BOS marked his first multi-xbh game this season (last Sep 26, 2015 at TOR) was thrown out trying to stretch one to a triple. Has been successful on his last 11 SB has a team-leading 13 SB and his 86.7 percent success rate ranks T-5th in the AL (min. 10 attempts). #3 EVAN LONGORIA, 3B Sun: 3-5, 2B, RBI HOU Series: 4-13, 2B, RBI Stand: 11-39, 2-2B, 3B, 4-HR, 9-RBI, 4-BB, 8-R vs. LH:.259 (28-108), 3-HR 2016:.289/.340/.548, 30-HR, 80-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.600, 3-5) RISP:.343 (36-105) vs. RH:.297 ( ), 27-HR Ranks among AL leaders in XBH (67, 4th), 2B (34, T-4th), HR (30, T-10th) and SLG (.548, 7th) leads the team in RBI (80) and multi-hit games (39). His 22 RBI in August are his most in a calendar month since Aug 2014 (23) has 19 RBI over his last 18 games (all starts) since Aug 9 at TOR. Is 3 HR shy of tying his career high (33, 2009) is on pace for 38 HR, which would rank 3rd in club history to Carlos Peña in 2007 (46) and 2009 (39) is also on pace for a club-record-tying 84 XBH his four 30-HR seasons (also 2013, 2011, 2009) break a tie with Peña for most in club history. Since May 28, batting.455/.530/.864 (30-for-66) with RISP leads the AL in OBP and SLG with RISP since that date and ranks 3rd in batting avg. Has started 127 games (121-3B, 6-DH) his.979 fielding pct. leads AL third basemen and would break his own club record for a 3B (.976, 2015). #46 LUKE MAILE, C Sun: 2-4, 2B, RBI, R HOU Series: 2-4, 2B, RBI, R Stand: 7-16, 2-2B, HR, 5-RBI, 4-R vs. LH:.167 (3-18) 2016:.243/.282/.351, 1-HR, 11-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 3G (.571, 4-7) RISP:.350 (7-20) vs. RH:.268 (15-56), 1-HR Batting.367/.387/.567 (11-for-30) with 3 2B, 1 HR and 6 RBI over his last 10 games, compared to.086/.158/.114 (3-for-35) in his prev. 13 games. Batting.350/.409/.500 (7-for-20) with RISP, compared to.204 (11-for-54) otherwise five of his 11 RBI have come on a pair of bases-loaded hits. Had his first career homer on Aug 20 vs. TEX, in the 2nd inn. off A.J. Griffin, the 97th at-bat of his career had 19 HR in 1,416 AB in the minors. Has played in 26 games with 22 starts, all at catcher has played 9.0 innings at 1B in a pair of games off the bench (last Aug 17 vs. SD, 8 inn.). #13 BRAD MILLER, INF Sun: 1-5, R HOU Series: 1-9, R Stand: 10-36, 3-2B, 3-HR, 11-RBI, 5-BB, 4-R vs. LH:.241 (19-79), 2-HR 2016:.258/.315/.509, 25-HR, 63-RBI, 6-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.200, 1-5) RISP:.263 (25-95) vs. RH:.262 (93-355), 23-HR Batting.292/.366/.611 (42-for-144) with 11 2B, 1 3B, 11 HR and 31 RBI in 39 games (37 starts) since the All-Star break, ranking among AL leaders in the second half in extra-base hits (23, T-4th) and HR (11, T-6th) is one shy of tying his RBI total from 81 games (71 starts) in the first half (32). His 24 RBI in August are the most by a Ray in a calendar month since Kelly Johnson in May 2013 (26) has 15 RBI in his last 14 G since Aug 13. Had 11 RBI on the just-completed homestand, tied with Nick Franklin (11, June 27 July 7) for the most by a Ray during a homestand this season. Is on pace for 31 HR, which would be more than his career total prior to this season (29 in 343 games and 1,111 AB) only has 6 HR on the road, despite a higher avg. there (.267) than at home (.250) his 19 HR at home are T-2nd for a season at Tropicana Field behind Carlos Peña in 2007 (23). Has played in 120 games with 108 starts (87-SS, 16-1B, 5-DH) all of his starts at 1B have come since Aug 8 at TOR, his first career action there. #7 LOGAN MORRISON, 1B Sun: DNP HOU Series: 2-4, R Stand: 5-24, 4-2B, 4-RBI, 3-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.222 (12-54), 1-HR 2016:.230/.309/.373, 10-HR, 35-RBI, 4-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.500, 4-8) RISP:.259 (15-58) vs. RH:.231 (62-268), 9-HR Has recorded consecutive multi-hit games on the heels of an 0-for-15 skid batting.250 (7-for-28) in his 8 games since his return from the DL. Batting.280/.343/.433 (44-for-157) with 6 HR and 17 RBI on the road, compared to.182/.279/.315 (30-for-165) with 4 HR and 18 RBI at home. Batting.396 (21-for-53) with 5 2B and 3 HR when putting the first pitch in play batting.106 when behind in the count, and.301 when ahead. His 2 2B on Aug 16 vs. SD was his third multi-xbh game this year returned from the DL on Aug 15 and had his first career bases-loaded HBP. Has played in 95 games with 85 starts (74-1B, 11-DH) despite his DL stint, his 34 BB rank 3rd on the team to Longoria (39) and Miller (35).

4 #20 STEVEN SOUZA JR., OF Sun: 0-5, RBI, R HOU Series: 1-9, RBI, R Stand: 7-33, 2B, 2-HR, 5-RBI, BB, 6-R vs. LH:.216 (22-102), 4-HR 2016:.237/.289/.389, 13-HR, 43-RBI, 6-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-8 RISP:.283 (26-92) vs. RH:.245 (67-273), 9-HR Batting.164/.207/.291 (9-for-55) over his last 16 games (14 starts) this stretch follows an 11-game span where he hit.341/.386/.512 (14-for-41). Has only hit 3 HR over his last 191 at-bats (last Aug 21 vs. TEX), a 63.7 AB/HR ratio, after starting the season with 10 HR in his first 184 at-bats. Ranks 4th in the AL with 143 SO (48 looking) has struck out in 35.3 percent of his PA, the highest rate in the majors per FanGraphs (min. 300 PA). On Aug 19 vs. TEX his solo homer went 459 feet according to MLB StatCast, the longest at Tropicana Field since NYY Alex Rodriguez on April 17, 2015 (471 feet, off Nathan Karns) remains the 2nd longest by a Ray this season (home or road), trailing Evan Longoria on July 19 at COL (462). Has played in 103 games with 100 starts (93-RF, 5-DH, 2-CF) the home run has accounted for 22 of his 43 RBI this season (51.2 percent). #21 BOBBY WILSON, C Sun: DNP HOU Series: 1-5, HR, 2-RBI, R Stand: 4-18, 2B, RBI, 2-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.306 (15-49), 2-HR 2016:.239/.274/.352, 5-HR, 29-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.333, 1-3) RISP:.361 (13-36) vs. RH:.213 (27-127), 3-HR His 5th-inning homer on Sat at HOU accounted for the Rays only runs of that game was his second homer against Dallas Keuchel this season. His 5 HR and 29 RBI are both career highs has more RBI this season than in his previous 147 games combined, dating back to Sep 2011 (28). Batting.229/.289/.429 (8-for-35) with 1 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 BB and 7 runs scored in 12 games (all starts) since joining the Rays via waiver claim. Claimed by the Rays off waivers on Aug 4 (DFA ed by TEX on Aug 1) is his second stint with the club, following 25 games (16 starts) in Attended Seminole HS and St. Petersburg College is the second player born in Pinellas County to homer for the Rays, following his high school teammate Casey Kotchman in 2011 (10) with his Rays debut last season, was the 12th Tampa Bay-area native to play for the Rays. RAYS BULLPEN NOTES #26 BRAD BOXBERGER, RH Last App: 8/26 at HOU (1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 1-BB, 2-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.190 (4-21), 1-HR 2016: 2-0-0, 1.54 ERA, 12 G Long Relief App: 1.1, 8/21 vs. TEX IR-RS: 4-0 vs. RH:.286 (6-21) Seven of his last 9 outs have been recorded via strikeout had a scoreless 8th on Fri at HOU, yielding only a 2-out walk to Alex Bregman. Has made 11 consecutive scoreless apps (11-IP, 8-H, 0-R, 7-BB, 13-SO) since his July 29 reinstatement from the 15-day DL (left oblique strain). Has allowed a baserunner in 11 of his 12 apps this season his only perfect app was Aug 8 at TOR (2 BF) has a 1.54 WHIP in his 11.2 IP. Has had two DL stints this season (Opening Day May 30, June 1 July 28) led the AL with 41 saves in his All-Star campaign of 2015 (selected by Royals Manager Ned Yost) joined Rafael Soriano (45 in 2010) as the only Rays pitchers to lead the league in saves. #31 XAVIER CEDEÑO, LH Last App: 8/27 at HOU (1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: 0-5 vs. LH:.187 (14-75) 2016: 3-4-0, 3.79 ERA, 53 G Long Relief App: 1.1, 6x-last 8/23 vs. BOS IR-RS: 23-7 vs. RH:.269 (21-78), 2-HR His last 7 apps have been scoreless (5-IP, 3-H, 7-SO) had a perfect 6th on Sat at HOU on only 11 pitches (groundout, strikeout, lineout). Has made 114 apps in his Rays career and only yielded 1 HR to a left-handed hitter over that span on Aug 25, 2015 vs. MIN (Eddie Rosario). Since the All-Star break, has held lefties to a.130/.167/.130 (3-for-23) line all singles has only allowed 2 XBH, both doubles, vs. LHB this year. Had a stretch of 18 apps from July 19 Aug 8 where he pitched to a 7.50 ERA (12-IP, 10-ER) that stretch increased his ERA from 2.70 to Has made a team-leading 53 apps has been charged with 5 blown saves (last Aug 2 vs. KC) and his 4 losses are 2nd among Rays relievers. #37 ALEX COLOME, RH Last App: 8/26 at HOU (BS/L, 0.0-IP, 2-H, 2-R, 0-BB, 0-SO, 2-HR) Saves-Opps: vs. LH:.200 (13-65), 1-HR 2016: , 2.15 ERA, 46 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 3x-last 5/24 at MIA IR-RS: 18-5 vs. RH:.190 (19-100), 5-HR Took the loss on Fri at HOU in his second blown save of the season, snapping a streak of 11 straight scoreless apps between them yielded backto-back homers to Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis, the first time in franchise history a game ended on back-to-back homers by the opponent was the second time in franchise history a pitcher allowed 2 HR without recording an out (also Chad Orvella on Sep 3, 2006 vs. SEA, in the 5th inning). Four of his 6 HR allowed have come in his two blown saves (also July 23 at OAK) they are the only two multi-hr apps in his career as a reliever. Ranks 6th in the AL with 28 saves (last Aug 17 vs. SD) has a 1.50 ERA (30-IP, 5-ER) in save situations and a 3.38 ERA (16-IP, 6-ER) otherwise. Has recorded 5 saves of 4 outs (or more), tied with LAD Kenley Jansen for most in the majors the last Ray with more was Danys Baez in 2005 (10). Did not pitch in the All-Star Game following his selection by Royals Manager Ned Yost marked the first All-Star Game selection of his career. #43 DANNY FARQUHAR, RH Last App: 8/27 at HOU (2.0-IP, 1-H, 0-R, 2-BB, 4-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.345 (10-29), 4-HR 2016: 0-0-0, 4.87 ERA, 19 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 2x-last 8/27 at HOU IR-RS: 7-4 vs. RH:.263 (15-57), 3-HR Tied his season long app with 2 IP on Sat at HOU (also June 27 vs. BOS) threw a career-high 48 pitches (24 in both the 4th and 5th innings). Has a 2.79 ERA (9.2-IP, 3-ER) and 17 SO in 8 apps since his recall (15.83 SO/9 IP) before it, had a 6.75 ERA and 10 SO in 10.2 IP and 11 apps. Has been charged with 12 runs, 10 scoring via HR has allowed 7 HR in his 20.1 IP this year and 10 HR in his last 26 IP dating back to Sep Recalled on Aug 6 for his fifth stint with the Rays this season, following Opening Day April 22, May 14, June 25 (26th Man) and June 27 July 4. Has gone with a 3.32 ERA (38-IP, 14-ER) in 32 apps with Triple-A Durham after his last option, had a 1.35 ERA in 9 apps with the Bulls. #40 KEVIN JEPSEN, RH Last App: 8/27 at HOU (1.0-IP, 2-H, 1-R, 3-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: 7-11 vs. LH:.328 (22-67), 6-HR 2016: 2-5-7, 5.24 ERA, 51 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 8/22 vs. BOS IR-RS: 15-4 vs. RH:.300 (33-110), 3-HR Threw 25 pitches (10 strikes) in the 7th inning on Sat at HOU, yielding an RBI double to Yulieski Gurriel also allowed a career-high-tying 3 BB. Is with a 3.21 ERA (14-IP, 5-ER) in 18 apps with the Rays, compared to with a 6.16 ERA (30.2-IP, 21-ER) in 33 apps with the Twins. His 9 HR allowed are a career high (prev. 5, 2015) his allowed 14 HR since 2015, compared to 16 HR in parts of 7 seasons with LAA ( ). Is the fourth pitcher to have two separate stints with the Rays, returning after pitching for another organization in between he joins Dan Wheeler, Trever Miller and Grant Balfour he signed with the Rays on July 15, two days after being released by the Twins (DFA ed by MIN on July 3). #30 ERASMO RAMIREZ, RH Last App: 8/25 vs. BOS (1.0-IP, 2-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: 1-5 vs. LH:.295 (31-105), 7-HR 2016: 7-9-1, 3.74 ERA, 52 G, 1 GS Long Relief App: 3.0, 8/9 at TOR IR-RS: 30-5 vs. RH:.257 (47-183), 5-HR Went single, double play grounder, single (thrown out 7-4 on the play) in the 8th inning on Thu vs. BOS the only other pitcher in franchise history to allow at least 2 hits and face the minimum in an app of 1 IP was Roberto Hernandez on July 24, 1999 vs. TEX (groundout, single, CS, single, CS). Tied with SD Brad Hand for the major league lead with 71.1 relief innings has made a major-league-most 31 relief apps of 4 outs or more nine more than anyone else and a major-league-most 18 relief apps of at least 2 IP the most by a Rays reliever since J.P. Howell in 2008 (23). Has yielded 12 HR, tied for most among AL relievers are the most allowed by a Rays reliever since Al Reyes (13) and Gary Glover (12) in Has stranded 25 of 30 IR seven times he s inherited the bases loaded (last Aug 22 vs. BOS); hasn t allowed an IR to score in 6 of those 7 apps. His 9 losses are the most among major league relievers and one shy of the club record for a reliever (Brad Boxberger, 10 in 2015) his 6 wins as a reliever (also won his only start) are one shy of the club record for a reliever (last J.P. Howell, 2009). #45 ENNY ROMERO, LH Last App: 8/28 at HOU (1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 1-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: 1-2 vs. LH:.241 (13-54), 1-HR 2016: 1-0-1, 4.62 ERA, 43 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 4x-last 6/17 vs. SF IR-RS: 22-6 vs. RH:.226 (19-84), 4-HR Has made 6 straight hitless apps since his return from the 15-day DL (4.1-IP, 0-H, 3-BB, 8-SO) his last 13 apps overall have been scoreless. Recorded his first career save on Thu vs. BOS with a strikeout of David Ortiz, his only batter faced got him swinging to end a 6-pitch at-bat. Has pitched to an 1.69 ERA (21.1-IP, 4-ER) in 21 apps on the road compared to an 8.62 ERA (15.2-IP, 15-ER) in 22 apps at Tropicana Field. Has issued 23 BB for a 5.59 BB/9 IP ratio, 2nd highest among AL relievers to OAK Marc Rzepczynski (6.00) has allowed 11 BB to LHB. Opponents are hitting.184 (14-for-76) with the bases empty,.290 (18-for-62) with runners on base and.333 (9-for-27) with RISP.

5 RAYS PITCHING BY THE NUMBERS W-L-S G ERA IP H ER BB SO HR Totals Starters Relievers Home Road April May June July August LAST HR OFF 16 MOST HITS GAME 16 MOST RBI GAME Beckham 7/30 vs, NYY Swarzak 5, 7/20 at COL 2, 5x-last, 7/30 vs, NYY Dickerson 8/28 at HOU Sipp 3, 9x-last, 8/26 at HOU 4, 2x-last, 5/31 at KC Duffy 8/28 at HOU Feliz 3, 7x-last 8/20 vs. TEX 4, 4/4 at MIL Forsythe 8/21 vs. TEX Perez 3, 8x-last, 8/9 vs. TOR 3, 3x-last, 8/21 vs. TEX Franklin 8/28 at HOU Peacock 3, 6x-last, 8/28 at HOU 5, 6/27 vs. BOS Kiermaier 8/15 vs. SD Campos 3, 3x-last, 8/15 vs. SD 3, 3x-last, 8/15 vs. SD Longoria 8/24 vs. BOS Porcello 4, 7/8 at BOS 4, 2x-last, 8/14 at NYY Maile 8/20 vs. TEX Griffin 3, 8/16 vs. SD 4, 8/16 vs. SD Miller 8/17 vs. SD Friedrich 4, 5/6 at LAA 4, 8/13 at NYY Morrison 7/5 vs. LAA Lincecum 3, 4x-last, 6/25 at BAL 3, 2x-last, 6/5 at MIN Souza Jr. 8/21 vs. TEX Dyson 4, 4/6 vs. TOR 4, 4/6 vs. TOR Wilson 8/27 at HOU Keuchel 4, 5/25 vs. LAA 4, 2x-last, 5/14 vs. TOR RAYS BY THE NUMBERS Current Streak: W1 When commit error: Hit homer: Current Record: Ahead after 6-7-8: 42-12/43-6/49-3 Homer with men on: Home/Road: 32-37/23-37 Behind after 6-7-8: 6-60/4-58/0-65 Hit multiple homers: Day/Night: 23-25/32-49 Tied after 6-7-8: 7-11/8-10/6-6 Score first: Grass/Turf: 19-35/ run games: Score 5 or more: vs. East: run games: Score less than 5: vs. Central: Extra innings: 3-2 Outhit opponents: vs. West: Win in last at-bat: 10 Outhit by opponents: vs. National League: Come-from-behind wins: 26 Collect 10 or more hits: vs. RH/LH starters: 40-55/15-19 Opp. come-from-behind wins: 31 Opp. 10 or more hits: 9-38 Series W-L-T (home): Series W-L-T (road): Wearing white/gray/navy/lt. blue: 23-27/19-22/8-19/5-6 RUN SUPPORT FOR STARTING PITCHERS PITCHER STARTS RUNS RUNS/START RUNS/9-IP CLUB RECORD QUALITY Andriese Archer Moore Odorizzi Ramirez Smyly Snell RAYS SEASON HIGHS TEAM BATTING INDIVIDUAL BATTING Longest win streak 4, 5x-last, August Most runs, game, TB 3, 8x-last, Longoria, 8/16 vs. SD Long loss streak 11, June 16-June 26 Most runs, game, Opp 3, 7x-last, Simmons, 7/5 vs. LAA Most runs game, TB 15, 8/16 vs. SD Most hits, game, TB 5, Beckham, 7/20 at COL Most runs game, Opp 13, 7/5 vs. LAA Most hits, game, Opp 4, 7x-last, Travis, 8/8 vs. TOR Most runs, inn, TB 6, 2x-last (4th) 8/14 at NYY Most 2B, game, TB 2, 15x-last, Morrison, 8/16 vs. SD Most runs, inn, Opp 8 (9th), 6/30 vs. DET Most 2B, game, Opp 2, 11x-last, Smolinski, 7/24 at OAK Most hits, game, TB 18, 6/27 vs. BOS Most HR, game, TB 2, 10x-last, Miller, 8/16 vs. SD Most hits, game, Opp 18, 5/31 at KC Most HR, game, Opp 3, Valencia, 5/15 vs. OAK Most hits, inn, TB 6, 5x-last, (8th) 8/28 at HOU Most RBI, game, TB 5, 2x-last, Franklin, 6/27 vs. BOS Most hits, inn, Opp 7, (9th) 6/30 vs. DET Most RBI, game, Opp 6, V. Martinez, 7/1 vs. DET Most doubles, game, TB 6, 4x-last, 8/14 at NYY Most x-base hits, game, TB 3, 3x-last, Franklin, 8/14 at NYY Most doubles, game, Opp 7, 4/21 at BOS Most x-base hits, game, Opp 3, 2x-last, Valencia, 5/15 vs. OAK Most HR, game, TB 5, 2x-last, 8/16 vs. SD Most steals, game, TB 2, 5x-last, Kiermaier, 8/15 vs. SD Most HR, game, Opp 5, 8/13 at NYY Most steals, game, Opp 3, Upton, 8/10 vs. TOR Most x-base hits, game, TB 10, 8/16 vs. SD Hitting Streak 11, Longoria, May 28 June 8 Most x-base hits, game, Opp 9, 4/21 at BOS TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Most stolen bases, game, TB 3, 4x-last, 8/15 vs. SD Most SO, TB Starter 12, 3x-last, Smyly, 6/15 vs. SEA Most stolen bases, game, Opp 5, 4/14 vs. CLE Most SO, Opp Starter 16, Duffy, 8/1 vs. KC Most walks, game, TB 11, 6/15 vs. SEA Most SO, TB Reliever 5, 2x-last, Andriese, 7/10 at BOS Most walks, game, Opp 8, 8/22 vs. BOS Most IP, TB Reliever 3.0, 5x-last, Andriese, 7/19 at COL Most strikeouts, game, TB 19, 6/15 vs. SEA Most walks, game, TB 5, Snell, 8/22 vs. BOS Most strikeouts, game, Opp 16, 2x-last, 6/15 vs. SEA Most walks, game, Opp 5, 2x-last, Kennedy, 5/30 at KC Most LOB, game, TB 18, 6/15 vs. SEA Most SO, Team, TB 16, 2x-last, 6/15 vs. SEA Most LOB, game, Opp 13, 2x-last, 5/25 vs. MIA Most walks, Team, TB 8, 8/22 vs. BOS Most errors, game, TB 3, 4x-last, 7/6 vs. LAA Low-Hit Game 1, 2x-last, 5/29 vs. NYY Most errors, game, Opp 3, 2x-last, 8/3 vs. KC Consecutive Scoreless IP 21.0, Colome, May 4 June 15 Longest game, time 4:38, 6/15 vs. SEA Shortest game, time 2:15, 6/7 at ARI Longest game, time (9 inn.) 4:16, 4/21 at BOS Shortest game, time (9 inn.) 2:15, 6/7 at ARI Grand Slams (1): Dickerson-1 (5/11 at SEA, T Walker) Back-to-Back (1): Morrison/Jennings (5/18 at TOR, R Dickey) Pinch-hit (1): Motter-1 (5/17 at TOR, D Storen) Walk-off (-): - Lead-off (4): Forsythe-2 (7/29 vs. NYY, I. Nova; 8/9 vs. TOR, M. Estrada), Guyer-1 (5/15 vs. OAK, S Gray), Souza-1 (5/20 at DET, A. Sanchez) Inside-the-park (-): - LAST HR & PLAYER SEASON HIGHS HOME RUNS RUNS BY INNING 2-HR games (10): Longoria-2 (6/5 at MIN, T Duffey/B Kintzler; 7/17 vs. BAL, D Bundy/O Despaigne), Miller-2 (8/13 at NYY, M Tanaka; 8/16 vs. SD, Jackson/Villanueva), Souza-2 (4/6 vs. TOR, J Happ/A Leon; 4/24 at NYY, M Pineda), Dickerson-1 (6/8 at ARI, A Bradley/T Clippard), Guyer-1 (5/15 vs. OAK, S Gray), Morrison-1 (6/5 at MIN, T Duffey), Pearce-1 (5/10 at SEA, W Miley) 3-HR games (-): X Total Opponent Tampa Bay INSTANT REPLAY CHALLENGES (last five) GAME CHALLENGED BY INN. PLAYER OF REFERENCE INITIAL CALL RULING DELAY Aug 20 vs. TEX Texas B5 Steven Souza Jr. Safe at second (CS) Overturned 0:47 Aug 20 vs. TEX Tampa Bay T6 Adrian Beltre Safe at home Overturned 0:49 Aug 20 vs. TEX Crew Chief T9 Nomar Mazara No fan interference Stands 1:28 Aug 23 vs. BOS Boston B4 Tim Beckham Safe at first (PO) Overturned 0:58 Aug 24 vs. BOS Tampa Bay T1 Dustin Pedroia Safe at second Stands 2:27 Rays Totals (bold): 40 challenges (24 overturned, 8 stand, 8 confirmed) Opp Totals: 31 challenges (18 overturned, 8 stand, 5 confirmed) Umpire Totals: 7 challenges (0 record keeping, 2 overturned, 4 stand, 1 confirmed) HOME RUNS 1R 2R 3R GS TOTAL Longoria Miller Dickerson Forsythe Souza Jr Morrison Pearce Jennings 7 7 Guyer Casali Kiermaier Beckham Franklin Conger Motter Arcia Wilson Duffy 1 1 Maile 1 1 Mahtook 1 1 TOTALS CATCHERS PCT CCS ATT Casali Conger Maile Wilson TOTALS MISC. Game-Tying & Go-Ahead RBI: Longoria (36), Miller (20), Dickerson (15), Souza Jr. (14), Morrison (13), Forsythe (13), Guyer (10), Pearce (8), Casali (7), Kiermaier (6), Jennings (6), Beckham (3), Mahtook (3), Arcia (2), Motter (1), Odorizzi (1), Conger (1), Franklin (1), Maile (1), Wilson (1) 2-Out RBI: Longoria (34), Miller (28), Dickerson (20), Forsythe (19), Pearce (15), Souza Jr. (13), Kiermaier (11), Guyer (10), Franklin (9), Morrison (9), Jennings (8), Casali (7), Conger (7), Maile (7), Motter (5), Arcia (4), Beckham (2), Odorizzi (1) Outfield Assists (20): Souza Jr. (6), Kiermaier (4), Jennings (3), Mahtook (3), Decker (2), Dickerson (1), Guyer (1), Motter (1) Bunt Singles (6): Kiermaier (3), Jennings (1), Guyer (1), Morrison (1) Ejections (3): Cash-1 (4/29 vs. TOR, 5th inn.), Shelton-1 (6/5 at MIN, 3rd inn.), Odorizzi-1 (6/24 vs. SEA, 6th inn.) Batted Around (14): 4/19 at BOS (10th inn., 9 batters), 4/21 at BOS (4th inn., 10 batters), 4/24 at NYY (1st inn., 9 batters), 5/11 at SEA (6th inn., 9 batters), 6/6 at ARI (5th inn., 9 batters), 6/12 vs. HOU (5th inn., 10 batters), 6/27 vs. BOS (1st inn., 9 batters), 7/19 at COL (3rd inn., 9 batters), 7/20 at COL (4th inn., 9 batters), 8/3 vs. KC (6th inn., 10 batters), 8/9 at TOR (7th inn., 9 batters), 8/14 at NYY (4th inn., 10 batters), 8/16 vs. SD (3rd inn., 9 batters), 8/28 at HOU (8th inn., 10 batters) CATWALKS 1. April 6 vs. TOR Curt Casali pop out to SS Troy Tulowitzki hit off the A-ring catwalk off J.A. Happ (3rd inning). 2. April 16 vs. CWS Brett Lawrie home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (389 feet)...off Steve Geltz (7th inning). 3. April 29 vs. TOR Josh Donaldson home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (445 feet) off Drew Smyly (6th inning). 4. May 3 vs. LAD Trayce Thompson home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (416 feet) off Matt Moore (2nd inning). 5. May 13 vs. OAK Danny Valencia home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (437 feet) off Jake Odorizzi (1st inning). 6. May 16 vs. OAK Yonder Alonso pop out to 2B Steve Pearce hit off the B-ring catwalk off Matt Moore (2nd inning). 7. June 11 vs. HOU Evan Longoria home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (438 feet)...off Mike Fiers (6th inning). 8. June 14 vs. SEA Corey Dickerson home run off the D-ring catwalk in right field (448 feet)...off Taijuan Walker (2nd inning). 9. July 1 vs. DET Victor Martinez home run off the C-ring catwalk in right field (418 feet)...off Danny Farquhar (7th inning). 10. July 3 vs. DET Ian Kinsler home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (391 feet)...off Danny Farquhar (7th inning). 11. July 18 vs. BAL Evan Longoria home run off the D-ring catwalk in center field (441 feet)...off Odrisamer Despaigne (8th inning). 12. July 30 vs. NYY Steven Souza Jr. pop out to SS Didi Gregorius hit off the B-ring catwalk off Nathan Eovaldi (2nd inning). TROPICANA FIELD ROOF 1. Aug. 7 vs. MIN Miguel Sano pop out to 3B Evan Longoria struck the roof off Matt Andriese (1st inn.) WALK-OFF WINS 1. April 30 vs. TOR (W 4-3) Curt Casali single to left field off Brett Cecil (9th inning). 2. June 15 vs. SEA (W 3-2) Logan Morrison bases-loaded walk off Mike Montgomery (13th inn). 3. Aug 25 vs. BOS (W 4-3) Kevin Kiermaier missed catch error off Heath Hembree (11th inning). WALK-OFF LOSSES 1. April 23 at NYY (L 2-3) Brett Gardner home run to right field off Erasmo Ramirez (9th inning). 2. May 11 at SEA (L 5-6) Chris Iannetta home run to right-center field off Steve Geltz (11th inning). 3. July 22 at OAK (L 0-1) Coco Crisp single to left field off Dylan Floro (13th inning). 4. July 23 at OAK (L 3-4) Ryon Healy home run to left field off Alex Colome (9th inning). 4. August 26 at HOU (L 4-5) Evan Gattis home run to left field off Alex Colome (9th inning).

6 June 1 Placed RH Brad Boxberger (left oblique injury) on the 15-day DL; recalled INF Tim Beckham from Durham. June 5 Placed OF Brandon Guyer (left hamstring strain) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 4; recalled INF Nick Franklin from Durham. June 10 Optioned INF Nick Franklin to Durham; reinstated 2B Logan Forsythe (left scapula hairline fracture) from the 15-day DL. June 15 Designated LH Dana Eveland for assignment; selected OF Jaff Decker from Durham; added LH Blake Snell to the taxi squad. June 16 Placed OF Steven Souza Jr. (left hip strain) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 15; Recalled LH Blake Snell from Durham. June 17 Optioned RH Ryan Garton to Durham; recalled RH Steve Geltz from Durham. June 21 Placed OF Mikie Mahtook (left hand fracture) and INF Steve Pearce (right hamstring strain) on the 15-day DL; recalled RH Ryan Garton and INF Nick Franklin from Durham. June 24 Designated RH Andrew Bellatti for assignment; acquired OF Oswaldo Arcia from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named or cash considerations. June 25 Optioned RH Steve Geltz to Durham; added OF Oswaldo Arcia to the active roster; added RH Danny Farquhar from Durham per MLB s 26th Man Rule. June 26 Returned RH Danny Farquhar to Durham per MLB s 26th Man Rule; optioned RH Tyler Sturdevant to Durham; reinstated RH Ryan Webb (left pectoral strain) from the 15-day DL. June 27 Designated RH Ryan Webb for assignment; recalled RH Danny Farquhar from Durham. June 28 Placed RH Alex Colome (right medial biceps tendinitis) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 19; selected LH Dana Eveland from Durham. June 29 Designated OF Jaff Decker for assignment; reinstated OF Brandon Guyer (left hamstring strain) from the 15-day DL. July 2 Optioned UTL Taylor Motter to Durham; reinstated OF Steven Souza Jr. (left hip strain) from the 15-day DL. July 4 Placed OF Desmond Jennings (left hamstring strain) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 1; recalled RH Tyler Sturdevant from Triple-A Durham. July 5 Optioned RH Danny Farquhar to Durham; reinstated RH Alex Colome (right medial biceps tendinitis) from the 15-day DL. July 6 Designated LH Dana Eveland for assignment; selected RH Dylan Floro from Durham. July 11 Optioned C Hank Conger to Durham. July 15 Optioned RH Ryan Garton and RH Tyler Sturdevant to Durham; signed RH Kevin Jepsen to a major league contract; reinstated OF Kevin Kiermaier (left hand fracture) from the 15-day DL; recalled C Luke Maile from Durham. July 19 Optioned INF Nick Franklin to Durham; reinstated INF Steve Pearce (right hamstring strain) from the 15-day DL. W-L BY POSITION (STARTS) TRANSACTIONS (since June 1) RAYS ON THE DISABLED LIST (0) July 29 Placed OF Oswaldo Arcia (right elbow strain) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 27; placed 1B Logan Morrison (right forearm strain) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 28; reinstated RH Brad Boxberger (left oblique strain) from the 15-day DL; recalled UTL Nick Franklin from Durham. Aug 1 Acquired minor league OF Nathan Lukes and minor league RH Jhonleider Salinas from the Cleveland Indians for OF Brandon Guyer; acquired INF Matt Duffy, minor league SS Lucius Fox and minor league RH Michael Santos from the San Francisco Giants for LH Matt Moore; acquired minor league C Jonah Heim from the Baltimore Orioles for INF Steve Pearce; reinstated OF Desmond Jennings (left hamstring strain) from the 15-day DL. Aug 2 Recalled RH Ryan Garton and UTL Taylor Motter from Durham. Aug 3 Optioned UTL Taylor Motter to Durham; recalled UTL Richie Shaffer from Durham. Aug 5 Optioned C Curt Casali to Durham; claimed C Bobby Wilson off waivers from the Texas Rangers. Aug 6 Placed OF Desmond Jennings (left knee contusion) on 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug 3; placed LH Enny Romero (strained back) on 15-day DL; retroactive to Aug 4; reinstated OF Mikie Mahtook (left hand fracture) from the 15-day DL; recalled RH Danny Farquhar from Durham. Aug 11 Optioned UTL Richie Shaffer to Durham; reinstated INF Matt Duffy (left Achilles strain) from 15-day DL. Aug 15 Optioned RH Dylan Floro to Durham; reinstated 1B Logan Morrison (right forearm strain) from 15-day DL. Aug 18 Reinstated RH Chase Whitley (Tommy John surgery) from the 60-day DL and optioned to Montgomery. Aug 19 Reinstated OF Oswaldo Arcia (right elbow strain) from the 15-day DL and designated him for assignment. Aug 20 Placed UTL Nick Franklin (concussion) on the 7-day DL; optioned RH Ryan Garton to Durham; reinstated LH Enny Romero (strained back) from the 15-day DL; recalled UTL Richie Shaffer from Durham. Aug 24 Optioned UTL Richie Shaffer to Durham; recalled RH Tyler Sturdevant from Durham. Aug 27 Optioned RH Tyler Sturdevant to Durham; reinstated UTL Nick Franklin (concussion) from the 7-day DL; released OF Desmond Jennings. Aug 27 Optioned OF Mikie Mahtook to Durham; recalled RH Steve Geltz from Durham. Aug 28 Optioned RH Steve Geltz to Durham; reinstated RH Alex Cobb (Tommy John surgery) from the 60-day DL. POS. PLAYER DL INJURY DATE ON RETRO FIRST DATE OFF GMS MISSED RECORD Others (Games Missed): OF Oswaldo Arcia (20, right elbow strain, 12-8), RH Brad Boxberger (49, adductor surgery, 22-27; 50, left oblique strain, 17-33), RH Alex Cobb (129, Tommy John surgery, 55-74), RH Alex Colome (16, right medial biceps tendinitis, 3-13), INF Matt Duffy (10 with Rays, left Achilles strain, 4-6), 2B Logan Forsythe (28, left scapula hairline fracture, 12-16), UTL Nick Franklin (7, concussion, 4-3), OF Brandon Guyer (23, left hamstring strain, 9-14), OF Desmond Jennings (25, left hamstring strain, 9-16; 23, left knee contusion, 12-11), OF Kevin Kiermaier (48, left hand fracture, 14-34), OF Mikie Mahtook (40, left hand fracture, 13-27), 1B Logan Morrison (16, right forearm strain, 8-8), INF Steve Pearce (24, right hamstring strain, 4-20), LH Enny Romero (15, strained back, 8-7); OF Steven Souza Jr. (17, left hip strain, 3-14), RH Ryan Webb (28, right pectoral strain, 10-18), RH Chase Whitley (119, Tommy John surgery, 50-69). W-L BY BATTING ORDER (STARTS) C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH Arcia Beckham Casali Conger Dickerson Decker Duffy Forsythe Franklin Guyer Jennings Kiermaier Longoria Mahtook Maile Miller Morrison Motter Pearce Shaffer Souza Jr Wilson RAYS HITTERS vs. RED SOX 2016 CAREER PLAYER G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP Beckham Dickerson Duffy Forsythe Franklin Kiermaier Longoria Maile Miller Morrison Souza Jr Wilson RAYS PITCHERS vs. RED SOX 2016 CAREER PLAYER W L SV IP H ER SO ERA AVG W L SV IP H ER SO ERA AVG Andriese Archer Boxberger Cedeño Cobb Colome Farquhar Jepsen Odorizzi Ramirez Romero Smyly Snell