TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 vs. NEW YORK YANKEES RH Jake Odorizzi (7-8, 3.21) vs. RH Adam Warren (6-6, 3.29)

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1 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 vs. NEW YORK YANKEES RH Jake Odorizzi (7-8, 3.21) vs. RH Adam Warren (6-6, 3.29) First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Fla. TV: Sun Sports Radio: WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Game No.: 144 (69-74) Home Game No.: 73 (34-38) All-Time Game No.: 2,895 (1,341-1,553) All-Time Home Game No.: 1,380 ( ) April: May: June: July: 9-16 August: September: 4-8 Pre-All-Star: Post-All-Star: TUESDAY S CHAMPION Before every Tuesday home game at Tropicana Field, the Rays host a child from the Make-A-Wish Foundation or Children s Dream Fund as a part of the Tuesday s Champion program today, the Rays welcome CDF s Cody Ganoe, 7, who suffers from acute lymphoblastic leukemia Cody will be on field during BP as part of his day at the ballpark. CLEMENTE DAY Tomorrow is the 14th annual Roberto Clemente Day, held leaguewide Rays staff and players will don Roberto Clemente Day T-shirts, and all fans who donate a canned food item to Feeding Tampa Bay at the Tropicana Field gates will receive the T-shirt Rays nominee Chris Archer, who is scheduled to pitch tomorrow, will be recognized pregame Thursday see separate release for details on the Archer s award and community involvement from Wed through Oct 9, fans are encouraged to vote for Archer as the national Roberto Clemente Award winner by visiting ChevyBaseball.com participating fans will be registered for a chance to win a trip to the 2015 World Series, where the winner will be announced. VOTE (AGAIN) FOR ARCHER Today MLB announced the new Esurance MLB Awards, and Chris Archer is one of 13 candidates for Best Starting Pitcher the fan vote, which is one of five components in selecting the winner, is being held at mlb.com a total of 24 awards will be voted on over the coming weeks, a few at a time, with winners announced in November and December. RAY MATTER The Rays have lost 3 straight games and 6 of their last 8 to drop to a season-high 5 games under.500 Baltimore passed them in the AL East standings yesterday, leaving them in 4th place (for the first time since end of play Aug 26) and only one game ahead of last-place Boston last night the Rays lost 4-1 after taking a 1-0 lead in the 8th inning they dropped to 5-18 in games decided in the 9th inning or later it was their fourth loss when leading after 8 innings only the Mariners (6) and Rockies (5) have more losses and second this month (also Sep 2 at BAL) they are in games decided in the 7th inning or later. The Rays are 1-3 on the 10-game homestand (1-2 vs. BOS, 0-1 vs. NYY) starting with this homestand, the Rays are playing 17 straight games against AL East competition and 20 of their final 23 games within the division Sep 29 Oct 1 vs. MIA is the lone exception. The Rays are (.434) against right-handed starters, 2nd-worst mark in the AL to Detroit (45-62) they are (.591) vs. LH starters, 2nd best in the majors to Toronto (20-12). The Rays need to go 13-6 or better in their 19 remaining games to record their 7th winning season out of 8 in the Rays era (since 2008). MOST ZEROES SINCE CUBS DYNASTY The Rays have had two scoreless starts from Drew Smyly (Sun vs. BOS, 6-IP) and Erasmo Ramirez (7.2 last night) they lead the majors with 29 scoreless starts this season after leading the majors with 32 scoreless starts in 2014 with their next scoreless start, the Rays can become just the second club in major league history with 30 starts in back-to-back seasons in which the starting pitcher was not charged with a run the Chicago Cubs did it in four straight seasons, from (33, 35, 31, 33) source: Elias Sports Bureau. For the record, the Rays haven t had 3 straight scoreless starts since May 8-10, 2008 (Edwin Jackson, James Shields, Scott Kazmir). Today will be the 218th consecutive game in which the Rays will start a pitcher under the age of 30, the longest current streak in the majors Erik Bedard on July 3, 2014 was the last 30-plus pitcher to start a game for the Rays since May 25, 2007, the Rays have started a pitcher under 30 in 1,313 of their last 1,393 games (94 pct.) including a streak of 764 consecutive games between PAGING EL PRESIDENTE Last night Erasmo Ramirez lost a no-hit bid when Carlos Beltran led off the 8th inning with a single he became the 6th pitcher in Rays history to carry a no-hitter into the 8th inning, first since Alex Cobb on Sep 11, 2014 at NYY (7.1 hitless) Erasmo was attempting to become the second Nicaraguan-born pitcher to throw a no-no, joining MON Dennis Martinez (July 28, 1991 at LAD, perfect game) his 7.2 IP marked a season-high and was the longest scoreless start of his career. QUIET OFFENSE The Rays are 0-for-12 with RISP over the last 3 games (0-for-5 last night) Logan Forsythe s 8th-inning double last night snapped a streak of 21 scoreless innings the Rays offense ranks last in the AL with 547 runs scored, their fewest runs scored through 143 games since the inaugural 1998 season (544). RAYS vs. YANKEES The Rays trail the season series, 11 games to 6, and are guaranteed their first losing season vs. NYY since 2009 (58-50 during that span) this year they are 3-5 at home and 3-6 at Yankee Stadium they lost the first 4 games here vs. the Yankees, but have won 3 of the last 4 overall in 2015, the Rays have batted just.228 (131-for-576) and scored only 56 runs in the 17 games (3.3 runs per game) they ve been out-homered from , the Rays out-homered the Yankees, IN GOOD COMPANY Last night Brad Boxberger suffered his 10th loss of the season, extending his club record for a reliever and equaling the most by a ML reliever in the last 10 seasons since the save became a statistic in 1969, it s only the 13th time a pitcher has recorded at least 30 saves and 10 losses in a season and the sixth time it s happened during an All- Star campaign Boxberger joins fellow All-Stars SD Rollie Fingers (1978), BOS Bob Stanley (1983), DET Willie Hernandez (1985), CHC Lee Smith (1987) and CLE Doug Jones (1989) of those 13 seasons, his is only the second to occur in the last 25 years, joining COL Jose Jimenez (2002). PEN ON A RECORD PACE The Rays bullpen leads the AL with 52 saves tying the club record (2008) and IP the Rays pen leads the majors with 58 decisions and 33 losses the Rays have earned a save in 75.4 pct. of their victories, compared to 52.3 pct. by the rest of MLB this is on pace to be the highest mark in MLB history, surpassing the inaugural 1993 Florida Marlins (75 pct., 48 saves out of 64 wins). UGLY IN EXTRAS The Rays are a major-league-worst 2-13 in extra innings and have lost 11 straight extra-inning games, extending the club record and the majors longest skid since Houston (11) in 2012 according to the Elias Sports Bureau, only twice in major league history has a team endured a longer losing streak in extras: the Montreal Expos (13) in , and the St. Louis Cardinals (13) in The Rays are batting.126 (13-for-103) in extra innings with only 4 runs scored and 3 XBH (1-HR, 2-2B) according to Baseball Reference, only one team since data is complete (1974) has finished a season with a lower batting avg. in extras: the 2010 Nationals (.111, 9-for-81) since the All-Star break, the Rays have failed to score a run in extras in 7 extra-inning games (spanning 15 turns at bat). ONE SHY 3B Evan Longoria is 1 HR away from his seventh 20-homer season, something only six other AL third basemen (min. 50 pct. of games at 3B) have accomplished in their careers: Graig Nettles (10), Adrian Beltre (7), Alex Rodriguez (7), Dean Palmer (7), Eric Chavez (7) and Gary Gaetti (7) furthermore, he could become one of just four third basemen in major league history to hit at least 20 HR in seven of his first eight seasons, following Eddie Mathews (8), Chipper Jones (7) and Scott Rolen (7). 1B James Loney s next home run will be the 100th of his career he needs to score 7 runs to reach 500. SS Asdrubal Cabrera is 1 HR shy of 100, and 1 RBI shy of 500. SPREADING THE WEALTH The Rays have 13 players with at least 5 home runs, tied with the Astros for most in the majors, and tying 2008 for most in franchise history 1B James Loney and OF Mikie Mahtook are both sitting at 4 HR the Rays are one of six major league clubs whose team leader has fewer than 20 HR (Evan Longoria, 19). SNELL, SHAFFER EARN TOP HONORS Today the Rays announced their annual minor league awards, with INF Richie Shaffer (Player of the Year) and LH Blake Snell (Pitcher of the Year) earning top honors Snell was named Pitcher of the Year for a second straight season, joining RH Jeremy Hellickson ( ) as the only Rays to earn the honor twice the Rays also recognized RH Mark Sappington as the Erik Walker Community Champion see separate press release for a complete list of the awards, which includes MVPs for each of their nine affiliates on Friday, the winners will be recognized in a pregame ceremony and will sign autographs for fans from 5:45 6:30 p.m. down the right field line. RAYS AFFILIATES FINISHED Last night Double-A Montgomery lost to Chattanooga, 4-1, in Game 4 of the Southern League Division Series, ending their season Class-A Charlotte won the Florida State League championship on Sunday, the first FSL title by a Rays affiliate since 1997 (St. Petersburg Devil Rays) the Rays top six affiliates (from Princeton up) finished at.500 or better this season. Upcoming Games Time (ET) Probable Starting Pitchers (Rays vs. Opp.) TV Radio Wed., Sep 16 vs. NYY 7:10 p.m. RH Chris Archer (12-11, 2.95) vs. RH Luis Severino (3-3, 3.35) Sun Sports WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Thurs., Sep 17 vs. BAL 7:10 p.m. LH Matt Moore (1-4, 8.42) vs. RH Chris Tillman (9-11, 5.21) Sun Sports WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Fri., Sep 18 vs. BAL 7:10 p.m. LH Drew Smyly (2-2, 3.14) vs. LH Wei-Yin Chen (9-7, 3.44) Sun Sports WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Sat., Sep 19 vs. BAL 6:10 p.m. RH Erasmo Ramirez (10-5, 3.75) vs. RH Kevin Gausman (3-6, 4.15) Sun Sports WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Sun., Sep 20 vs. BAL 1:10 p.m. RH Jake Odorizzi (7-8, 3.21) vs. RH Ubaldo Jimenez (11-9, 4.22) Sun Sports 1250 AM, 94.5 FM, FM, 1550 AM (Sp.)

2 TONIGHT S STARTER RH JAKE ODORIZZI (7-8, 3.21) YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER BB SO HR Avg Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Charlotte (A) Major League Totals Minor League Totals LAST START On Wed at DET, got his first win since July 28 vs. DET, snapping a streak of 7 straight starts without one marked his first road win since May 31 at BAL was his fourth scoreless start in 2015 and 11th since the start of 2014 got a season-high 8 runs of support, his most since July 12, 2014 vs. TOR (8) his line: W, 6 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 SO, 93 pit, 60 str. UNSUPPORTED Has received the 3rdlowest run support in the AL at 3.52 R/9 IP (145.2-IP, 57-RS), behind CLE Corey Kluber and NYY CC Sabathia the lowest mark by a qualifying pitcher in club history is 3.63 R/9 IP by Alex Cobb in 2014 the Rays have scored 2 runs or fewer for him 16 times in 24 starts and have given him a total of 11 runs in his 8 losses. LOWEST RUN SUPPORT, AL, 2015* Corey Kluber, CLE 3.41 CC Sabathia, NYY 3.49 Jake Odorizzi, TB 3.52 Scott Kazmir, OAK/HOU 3.62 Yovani Gallardo, TEX 3.72 *runs per nine innings ABOUT THAT RECORD Only one other AL pitcher has an ERA as low as Odorizzi s and a losing record: OAK/HOU Scott Kazmir (7-10, 2.63 ERA) the pitcher with the lowest ERA in club history to finish with a losing record was Jeremy Hellickson (10-11, 3.10) in 2012 in his career, is (.439) with a 3.75 ERA, and the only other active pitchers (min. 50 starts) with as low an ERA and lower winning percentage are Andrew Cashner and Tyson Ross. HE LIKES IT HERE His home ERA has increased from 1.40 to 2.61 over his last two starts here, yielding a combined 10 ER in 10.2 IP has allowed 1 run or fewer in 7 of his 10 home starts this season his 2.61 home ERA (62-IP, 18-ER) still ranks 6th in the AL (min. 60 IP). SINCE HIS RETURN Is 3-3 with a 4.04 ERA (69-IP, 31-ER) in 12 starts since returning from the 15-day DL (left oblique strain) ranked 5th in the AL with a 2.47 ERA at the time of his injury. STINGY vs. LEFTIES Has held lefties to a.230/.264/.350 (73-for-317) line, ranking among AL leaders (min. 200 BF) in opp OBP (5th) and opp 2015 GAME LOG GAME DEC ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP P/K FINAL OPP. LEFT 4/8 vs. BAL W /66 W, 2-0 Gonzalez up, 1-0 4/13 at TOR W /63 W, 2-1 Dickey up, 2-1 4/18 vs. NYY L /64 L, 0-9 Tanaka down, 2-0 4/23 vs. BOS /57 W, 2-1 Buchholz tied, 1-1 4/28 at NYY L /65 L, 2-4 Whitley down, 4-2 APRIL /4 at BOS W /78 W, 5-1 Buchholz up, 5-1 5/10 vs. TEX /62 L, 1-2 Rodriguez tied, 1-1 5/15 at MIN L /68 L, 2-3 Hughes tied, 2-2 5/20 at ATL L /56 L, 1-2 Perez down, 2-1 5/25 vs. SEA L /73 L, 1-4 Elias down, 2-1 5/31 at BAL W /61 W, 9-5 Tillman up, 7-4 MAY /5 at SEA /49 W, 1-0 Happ tied, 0-0 JUNE /11 vs. HOU W /52 W, 3-0 Keuchel up, 3-0 7/17 at TOR L /55 L, 2-6 Hutchison down, 6-1 7/22 at PHI /57 L, 4-5 (10) Morgan up, 3-2 7/28 vs. DET W /67 W, 10-2 Price up, 5-1 JULY /2 at BOS /68 W, 4-3 Miley down, 3-2 8/7 vs. NYM /65 L, 3-4 degrom tied, 1-1 8/12 vs. ATL /68 W, 9-6 Wisler down, 4-3 8/18 at HOU /71 L, 2-3 (10) Feldman up, 2-1 8/23 at OAK /61 L, 2-8 Graveman up, 2-1 8/29 vs. KC L /57 L, 3-6 Medlen down, 4-3 AUGUST /4 at NYY L /69 L, 2-5 Severino down, 5-1 9/9 at DET W /60 W, 8-0 Lobstein up, 8-0 SEPTEMBER GAME LOG (A) GAME DEC ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP P/K FINAL OPP. LEFT 7/1 at BRD W, 5-2 Duncan up, 2-1 7/6 vs. PMB W, 4-0 Kaminsky tied, 0-0 TOMORROW S STARTER RH CHRIS ARCHER (12-11, 2.95) LAST START On Fri vs. BOS, had 8 SO, all over a span of 9 batters tied a club record with 7 consecutive strikeouts (Andy Sonnanstine, June 10, 2007 at FLA) lasted 5 IP or less for only the third time in his 30 starts this year was the second straight start he gave up a multi-run lead (also Sep 6 at NYY), and got no decision remaining 1-6 in his career vs. Boston (with a 5.47 ERA), compared to 31-24, 3.01 vs. other opponents his line: ND, 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 8 SO, 108 pit, 69 str. Has been ejected three times as manager, last: Aug 28 vs. KC (3rd inn.). 37-year-old manager is the youngest skipper in the majors since ARI A.J. Hinch (34) in 2009 and youngest active manager/head coach in the four major sports, ahead of Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens (38). Is the fifth manager in Rays history is the sixth Tampa-born manager SLG (10th) vs. LHB has allowed 3 HR in 317 AB two of them to the Yankees on Sep 4 in the Bronx the only other pitcher in the majors with as many AB vs. LHB and as few HR allowed is CHC Jake Arrieta (3). WORKLOAD Averaging 97.7 pitches per game has finished 6 innings in 19 of his 24 starts this season, compared to 14 times in 31 starts in 2014 has pitched into the 7th inning 14 times, compared to 8 times in 2014 averaging 16.1 pitches per inning, down from 18.0 in 2014 which was highest in club history among qualifiers. COBBYCAT 30.6 pct. of his pitches have been changeups, most in the majors, according to FanGraphs has 57 strikeouts with the changeup, accounting for 43.5 percent of his total strikeouts borrowed his changeup grip from Alex Cobb in the offseason. GROUNDED Has a 1.09 GB/FB ratio this season, well below the AL average (1.43), but up considerably from his 0.65 GB/FB ratio last season 2nd lowest in the majors to SEA Chris Young (0.42) has gotten 8 GIDP behind him this season, compared to 1 in MISCELLANY Has made 11 scoreless starts since the start of last season, T-4th in the AL over that span the AL leaders have 13. Ten times since the start of 2014 he has allowed 1 run or fewer and not earned a win, one shy of most in the AL over that span. Is holding the middle of opposing lineups (Nos. 3-6 hitters) to a.213/.275/.383 (54-for-253) clip this season. BOX SCORE ODDITY Faced the Yankees two starts ago and allowed 5 baserunners and 5 runs allowed 3 hits in 6.2 IP, all of them HR, the third time in club history a starter allowed 3-plus hits with all of the hits being HR joined Ryan Rupe on May 5, 1999 vs. KC (4.2-IP, 4-H, 4-R, 4-HR) and Dennis Springer on Aug 29, 1998 at DET (6-IP, 3-H, 4-R, 3-HR). #16 KEVIN CASH, MANAGER The only other pitcher in club history to pitch as deep into a game and allow every baserunner to score was Geremi Gonzalez on June 22, 2003 at FLA (7-IP, 2-H, 1-BB, 3-R) SPLITS vs. RH:.229 (54-236), 10-HR vs. LH:.230 (73-317), 3-HR Home: 3-3, 2.61 ERA (62.0-IP, 18-ER) Road: 4-5, 3.66 ERA (83.2-IP, 34-ER) ODORIZZI vs. NEW YORK CAREER Is with a 5.14 ERA (42-IP, 24-ER) in 8 career apps (7 starts) against the Yankees only 2 of those 8 apps have come at Tropicana Field, where he is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA. LAST START Last faced them on Sep 4 at Yankee Stadium and allowed 3 HR (Rodriguez, McCann, Bird) McCann improved to 11-for-17 (.647) with 3 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR and 2 BB all-time vs. Odorizzi, including 6-for-7 with 2 2B, 1 HR and 2 BB this season the Elias Sports Bureau noted after the game his SLG is the highest of any current AL hitter vs. any current AL pitcher (min. 15 AB). CLOSING IN Has 236 SO, three shy of Scott Kazmir s club record (2007) for a season ranks 3rd in the majors behind LAD Clayton Kershaw (264) and CWS Chris Sale (250) entered this season ranked 15th on the Rays all-time list in strikeouts, but has since moved up to 4th trails Shields (1,250), Price (1,065) and Kazmir (874). vs. NEW YORK Is 5-1 with a 2.18 ERA (62-IP, 15-ER) in 9 career starts against the Yankees, and unbeaten (2-0) with a 2.18 ERA (20.2- IP, 5-ER) in 3 starts at Tropicana Field lone loss came in his last start against them, Sep 6 in the Bronx, when he carried a shutout into the 6th but failed to hold a 3-0 lead, allowing a 3-run homer to Brian McCann and solo homer to Alex Rodriguez on consecutive 2-out pitches. in ML history and second to manage the Rays joins Hall of Famers Al 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., and appeared in 13 major league games in 2005 for Lou Piniella.

3 RAYS HITTER NOTES #40 J.P. ARENCIBIA, C/1B Mon: 0-3 BOS Series: 2-6, HR, 2-RBI, R Trip: 10-23, 3-2B, 4-HR, 10-RBI, 6-R vs. LH:.250 (5-20), 2-HR 2015:.341/.333/.780, 5-HR, 13-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-4 RISP:.375 (3-8) vs. RH:.429 (9-21), 3-HR Has 5 HR in 41 at-bats at the major league level on Fri vs. BOS, had his 5th HR in his 13th game with the Rays according to the Elias Sports Bureau, the only players in club history to get there faster were Jose Canseco (12th game in 1999) and Ty Wigginton (11th game in 2006). In September, ranks T-2nd in the AL in HR (5) and T-5th in RBI (12) eight of his last 10 hits have gone for extra bases (5-HR, 3-2B) three of his 5 HR have gone at least 400 feet according to StatCast, including a 464 foot homer on Sep 7 at DET, longest by a Ray this year. Has twice homered in consecutive games (Wed at DET and Fri vs. BOS, and Sep 1-2 at BAL) four of his 5 this season have come on the road. Has 27 HR in 447 at-bats between the majors and minors this season led the IL with 22 HR when he was selected from Durham on Aug 26. On Sep 1 at BAL, recorded 6 RBI one shy of a career high, and two shy of the club record marked his third career game with at least 6 RBI tied the Rays record for a catcher, joining Ryan Hanigan on April 19, 2014 vs. NYY, and also tied the club record for a No. 9 hitter, with Hanigan. #1 TIM BECKHAM, INF Mon: DNP BOS Series: 0-4, BB Trip: 5-13, 2-HR, 5-RBI, 2-R vs. LH:.261 (24-92), 5-HR 2015:.237/.289/.467, 8-HR, 31-RBI, 3-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-4 RISP:.262 (11-42) vs. RH:.208 (16-77), 3-HR Since Aug 14, batting.270 (10-for-37) with 3 HR and 9 RBI in 17 games (9 starts) his 8 HR are the most ever by a Rays rookie middle infielder (prev. 7, Aki Iwamura, 2007) and rank T-2nd among AL rookie middle infielders, trailing HOU Carlos Correa (18) percent of his hits have gone for extra bases (21-1B, 7-2B, 4-3B, 8-HR) of his 31 RBI, 18 have come in innings 7-thru-9 (58.1 percent 2nd in the majors; min. 20 RBI) and 18 have come in 2-strike counts (58.1 percent 3rd in the majors; min. 20 RBI). Has played 70 games with 42 starts (18-2B, 18-SS, 7-DH) has been on the active roster since July 12, his third stint with the Rays this year. #9 JOEY BUTLER, OF Mon: 0-1 (PH in 9th) BOS Series: 1-2 Trip: 0-8 vs. LH:.255 (26-102), 3-HR 2015:.271/.323/.393, 6-HR, 24-RBI, 5-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-2 RISP:.232 (13-56) vs. RH:.283 (41-145), 3-HR Struck out in pinch-hit at-bat to end the game yesterday vs. NYY is 2-for-22 as a PH this season, including 0-for-his-last-11. Snapped an 0-for-10 on Sat vs. BOS with a 9th-inning single since his Aug 27 recall, is batting.200 (4-for-20) in 10 games (3 starts). Batting.161 (15-for-93) in his last 40 games spanning two stints since June 24 before it, hit.338 (52-for-154) in his first 44 games this season. Hit.368/.442/.763 (14-for-38) with 4 HR and 9 RBI in 9 games for Triple-A Durham from Aug 15-26, in between stints at the major league level. Has played in 84 games with 59 starts (36-DH, 21-LF, 2-RF) has hit into a team-leading 16 GIDP has gone 122 PA since his last homer. Batting.512/.512/.814 (22-for-43) when going to the opposite field, according to Baseball Reference, with 3 HR and 9 RBI. Was a teammate of Manager Kevin Cash in 2011 for Triple-A Round Rock (Rangers). #13 ASDRUBAL CABRERA, INF Mon: 1-4 BOS Series: 2-9, HR, 2-RBI, R Trip: 10-34, 2B, 2-HR, 9-RBI, 4-BB, 4-R vs. LH:.289 (37-128), 3-HR 2015:.263/.315/.421, 12-HR, 48-RBI, 6-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.250, 1-4) RISP:.200 (23-115) vs. RH:.253 (83-328), 9-HR Batting.283/.353/.417 (17-for-60) vs. NYY this season has reached in 15 of 17 games vs. NYY this season, including a 7-game hitting streak. Is 1 HR shy of 100 and 1 RBI shy of 500 for his career is one of three middle infielders with 12 HR in each season since 2011, along with NYY/SEA Robinson Cano and PIT Neil Walker on Fri vs. BOS his 8th-inning HR was his latest go-ahead homer since June 24, 2014 vs. BOS (with CLE). Has 24 RBI since the beginning of August, matching his total from his first four months of the season combined batting.342/.392/.555 (53-for-155) since returning from the 15-day DL on July 28, 6th-highest avg. in the AL over that span, raising his season avg. from.223 to.263. Seven of his 9 errors have been since the All-Star break Sat vs. BOS his 4th-inning error led to two unearned runs vs. Matt Moore. Ranks among AL SS leaders in XBH (43, 1st), 2B (26, 5th) and HR (12, 2nd) ranks among team leaders in 2B (3rd), 3B (2nd) and HR (4th). After a 1-for-22 start vs. LHP, batted.382 (29-for-76) vs. LHP from May 9-Aug 18, but is batting.233 (7-for-30) vs. LHP since Aug 19. #11 LOGAN FORSYTHE, INF Mon: 1-4, 2B, RBI BOS Series: 1-10, RBI, 2-BB, R Trip: 15-36, 6-2B, 3B, HR, 4-RBI, 8-R vs. LH:.297 (44-148), 10-HR 2015:.283/.360/.447, 16-HR, 59-RBI, 9-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.250, 1-4) RISP:.217 (28-129) vs. RH:.278 (98-353), 6-HR Yesterday vs. NYY, had go-ahead RBI double in 8th inn., his first go-ahead RBI in 8th or later since June 5 at SEA (9th inn. solo HR off Fernando Rodney). Has established career highs in virtually every offensive category, including H (142), XBH (48), 2B (30), HR (16), RBI (59), BB (50), SB (9), games (140) and starts (136; 113-2B, 14-1B, 5-DH, 4-3B) ranks among team leaders in RBI (2nd), HR (2nd), 2B (T-1st), XBH (2nd), BB (1st) and multi-hit games (36, 1st). Among AL 2B, ranks T-3rd in HR, T-4th in RBI, 3rd in OBP and 4th in SLG no 2B in the majors can match his combination of avg., HR and RBI. Since Aug 30, batting.352/.417/.574 (19-for-54) in 14 G, with 7 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR and 6 RBI since Aug 16, batting.314/.374/.505 (33-for-105) in 27 G. Named the AL Player of the Week for Aug 31 Sep 6, his first career weekly honor among the highlights included 9 hits in a 3-game series from Aug 31 Sep 2 at BAL, tying a club record for a 3-game series also at one point tied Melvin Upton Jr. s club record reaching in 9 straight PA, and fell one shy of tying a club record with hits in 7 straight at-bats. #2 NICK FRANKLIN, INF Mon: DNP BOS Series: 0-2 Trip: 0-1 vs. LH:.217 (5-23) 2015:.133/.198/.240, 1-HR, 3-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-6 RISP:.059 (1-17) vs. RH:.096 (5-52), 1-HR Recalled on Sep 8 for his second stint with the Rays this season (also May 17 June 25) has yet to start in his current stint with the Rays (4 GP). Following his last option, hit.259/.344/.500 (44-for-170) with 20 XBH (10 HR, 9-2B, 1-3B) and 26 RBI in 49 games with Triple-A Durham. Five of his 10 hits this season have gone for extra bases (3-2B, 1-3B, 1-HR) the lone home run came on June 1 at LAA, off Garrett Richards. Is 1-for-17 with RISP, and 0-for-8 as a PH has played 32 games and made 17 starts (7-2B, 5-1B, 4-SS, 1-DH), incl. his first career apps at 1B. #5 BRANDON GUYER, OF Mon: 0-4 BOS Series: 1-9, 2B, R Trip: 9-32, 4-2B, RBI, 5-R vs. LH:.261 (43-165), 5-HR 2015:.263/.352/.396, 6-HR, 25-RBI, 10-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-12 RISP:.286 (16-56) vs. RH:.266 (34-128), 1-HR Is 0-for-his-last-12, but still batting.298/.365/.468 (28-for-94) in 35 games (20 starts) since Aug 1 hasn t walked in last 55 PA (since Aug 27 vs. MIN). Ranks among team leaders in SB (10, 3rd), HBP (18, 1st) and OBP (.352, 2nd min. 200 PA) his 18 HBP rank 2nd in the majors to CHC Anthony Rizzo (27), and ties Sean Rodriguez (2011) for the club record in a season has played in 114 games with 68 starts (31-LF, 19-RF, 16-CF, 2-DH). Is one of 3 AL players with at least 15 starts at all 3 outfield positions, joining KC Jarrod Dyson and HOU Colby Rasmus. Batting.257 (9-for-35) as a pinch-hitter, but is 3-for-his-last-21 as a PH following a 6-for-14 start. Has started all 44 Rays games vs. left-handed starters, including 43 of 44 at leadoff. #28 JOHN JASO, 1B/OF/DH Mon: DNP BOS Series: 1-4, HR, 2-RBI, BB, R Trip: 5-20, 2-2B, 2-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.222 (2-9) 2015:.278/.373/.438, 3-HR, 17-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.250, 1-4) RISP:.346 (9-26) vs. RH:.281 (38-135), 3-HR Has hit leadoff 26 times has more DH starts at leadoff (23) than any other team batting.315/.398/.500 (29-for-92) out of the No. 1 spot in the lineup. On Sun vs. BOS, was intentionally walked in 12th-inn. pinch-hit plate appearance, his fourth career IBB (last June 16, 2014 at OAK with TEX). On Sat vs. BOS, had his first HR at Tropicana Field since Sep 9, 2011 vs. BOS (off John Lackey) was his first this year with runner(s) on base. Batting.333/.406/.488 (28-for-84) in 32 games (20 starts) on the road, compared.200/.329/.367 (12-for-60) in 22 games (18 starts) at home. Batting.175/.299/.351 (10-for-57) in his last 20 games (15 starts) since Aug 18, lowering his season avg. from.345 to.278 over that span. Has played in 54 games and made 38 starts (33-DH, 5-LF) has played 33 innings in LF and 2 innings in RF, his first career action in the outfield. Batting.385/.500/.538 (5-for-13) with 3 BB as a pinch-hitter is 1-for-his-last-11 with RISP, after batting.533 (8-for-15) with RISP to start the season. #39 KEVIN KIERMAIER, OF Mon: 2-3 BOS Series: 2-9, 2B, BB, R Trip: 7-25, HR, 3-RBI, 3-BB, 4-R vs. LH:.248 (29-117) 2015:.264/.302/.419, 8-HR, 34-RBI, 16-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.667, 2-3) RISP:.309 (30-97) vs. RH:.270 (91-337), 8-HR Has been No. 8 hitter in his last 35 starts batting.298 (61-for-205) as No. 8 hitter overall this season, compared to.237 (59-for-249) everywhere else. Batting.320/.365/.461 (41-for-128) with 16 RBI in 37 games since the start of August, two RBI fewer than his RBI total (18) in his first 99 games this season, through July batting.367/.424/.567 (22-for-60) in 18 G since Aug 23. Leads the majors with 37 Defensive Runs Saved, according to Baseball Reference, 13 more than the next closest player (ARI Ender Inciarte), and 17 more than the next closest outfielder (TOR Kevin Pillar) as a result, he ranks 4th among AL position players with 6.6 Wins Above Replacement, according to Baseball Reference the last Rays outfielder to finish with a 6.6 WAR or higher was Carl Crawford in 2010 (7.0). Ranks among team leaders in 3B (12, 1st), 2B (22, 4th), XBH (42, 4th), hits (120, 4th), runs scored (55, 4th), SB (16, 1st) and 2-out RBI (20, 1st). Has a MLB-most 12 3B, one more than MIN Eddie Rosario would join Carl Crawford (2004) as the only players in club history to lead the majors in 3B. Won the Rays Heart & Hustle Award for the 2nd straight year has played in 135 games with 117 starts (115-CF, 2-RF) has 13 OF assists, T-4th among major league outfielders and T-1st among CF the last OF to match his combination of 3B (12) and assists (13) was KC Carlos Beltran in 2001.

4 #21 JAMES LONEY, 1B Mon: DNP BOS Series: 0-5 Trip: 10-28, 2-RBI, 4-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.230 (14-61), 1-HR 2015:.271/.318/.355, 4-HR, 30-RBI, 2-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-5 RISP:.324 (23-71) vs. RH:.282 (67-238), 3-HR Has gone 13 games since his last XBH, an RBI double on Aug 28 vs. KC his last 10 hits have been singles is 1 HR shy of 100 for his career. Has played in 87 games with 77 starts (76-1B, 1-DH), including 40 starts at cleanup 13 of his last 14 starts have been out of the No. 7 spot, where he is batting.314/.368/.392 (16-for-51) this season batting.298 (34-for-114) in 35 games (29 starts) since the start of August. Min. 200 PA, ranks as the 2nd toughest player in the AL to strike out, at PA/SO (324-PA, 28-SO), behind CLE Michael Brantley (11.94 PA/SO). Batting.346 (18-for-52) when putting the first pitch in play batting.270 (30-for-111) in 2-strike counts, 3rd highest avg. in the majors. #3 EVAN LONGORIA, 3B Mon: 0-4 BOS Series: 3-12, 3-2B, RBI, 2-R Trip: 12-33, 5-HR, 10-RBI, 4-BB, 9-R vs. LH:.341 (44-129), 7-HR 2015:.270/.332/.435, 19-HR, 68-RBI, 3-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-10 RISP:.270 (31-115) vs. RH:.248 (99-400), 12-HR Since 2008, his 29 HR against the Yankees trail only TOR Jose Bautista (31), and his 85 RBI rank 1st 13 more than anyone else (David Ortiz). Is 1 HR away from his seventh 20-homer season, something only six other AL third basemen (min. 50 pct. of games at 3B) have accomplished in their careers could become one of just four third basemen in major league history to hit at least 20 HR in seven of his first eight seasons. His.403 OBP vs. LHP ranks 8th in the AL ranks among team leaders in RBI (68, 1st), 2B (30, T-1st), HR (19, 1st), hits (143, 1st), walks (47, 2nd), runs scored (63, 2nd) and multi-hit games (33, 2nd) is the club s all-time leader in HR (203), 2B (256), XBH (471), RBI (703) and SLG (.486). Became the first in Rays history to reach 200 HR became the first 3B in ML history to record 200 HR and 250 2B in his first 8 seasons (min. 50 pct. of games at 3B) he s the 20th player all-time to reach those totals in their first 8 seasons, joining a list including Ted Williams, Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds. #27 MIKIE MAHTOOK, OF Mon: 1-4, R, SB BOS Series: 1-7, RBI, R Trip: 5-13, 2B, 3B, HR, 2-RBI, 2-BB, 5-R vs. LH:.267 (12-45), 3-HR 2015:.230/.319/.492, 4-HR, 9-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.250, 1-4) RISP:.294 (5-17) vs. RH:.125 (2-16), 1-HR Yesterday vs. NYY kept Erasmo Ramirez s no-hit bid intact, starting a 9-6 DP to end the 7th, his first career OF assist had his first career SB in the 6th. Has played 25 games with 15 starts (6-RF, 5-CF, 3-LF, 1-DH) batting.316 (6-for-19) in his last 6 starts, all from the No. 2 spot in the lineup. Seven of his 14 hits have been XBH (2-2B, 3B, 4-HR) has 7 runs in his last 7 games (6 starts), more than his total (6) from his first 18 games. Joined Elijah Dukes (2007) as the only players in franchise history to have both his first two career hits go for homers was the sixth player in club history to hit a homer for his first career hit (April 15; joined Guyer, Dukes, Young, Abernathy, Yan) Karns and Shaffer became the 7th and 8th. #46 LUKE MAILE, C Mon: DNP BOS Series: 1-3, 2B, RBI Trip: 0-7 vs. LH:.000 (0-3) 2015:.100/.100/.200, 0-HR, 1-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-2 RISP:.000 (0-2) vs. RH:.143 (1-7) Recorded his first career hit on Sat vs. BOS, a pinch-hit RBI double in the 7th inning off Rick Porcello was the first Ray to record his first career hit as a PH since Tim Beckham on Sep 19, 2013 vs. TEX, and the first to have it go for extra bases since Desmond Jennings on Sep 11, 2010 at TOR (double). Last name is pronounced MAY-lee has started once: Sep 5 at NYY, catching Matt Moore who he caught 6 times with Triple-A Durham. Selected from Durham on Sep 1 became the 51st player used by the Rays, one shy of the club record (2000), and 18th rookie, extending the club record. Was a non-roster invite to spring training named by Baseball America as the Best Defensive Catcher in the Rays system at the end of last season. #7 DANIEL NAVA, 1B/OF Mon: DNP BOS Series: 1-3, R Trip: 4-22, 2-2B, RBI, 4-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.242 (8-33) 2015:.193/.313/.244, 1-HR, 9-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-2 RISP:.258 (8-31) vs. RH:.176 (18-102), 1-HR Batting.232/.361/.304 (16-for-69) with 3 XBH (2-2B, 1-HR) and 2 RBI in 28 games (17 starts; 14-RF, 3-1B) since joining the Rays on Aug 7. Has 12 BB along with 16 hits since joining the team has a.375 OBP vs. RHP with the Rays, with more walks (10) than hits (9). Had 7th-inning single on Sat vs. BOS, his first hit vs. his former team after spending the first 4-plus seasons of his career with the Red Sox. Had a go-ahead, PH single on Sep 8 at DET in the 7th, his latest go-ahead hit in a game since Sep 28, 2013 at BAL (7th inn.). Claimed off waivers by the Rays on Aug 5 from Boston and is the only current Ray to have played with Kevin Cash in the majors (Boston, 2010). #44 RENE RIVERA, C Mon: DNP BOS Series: 0-2 Trip: 1-9, 2B, R vs. LH:.185 (17-92) 2015:.179/.212/.278, 5-HR, 26-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-9 RISP:.203 (14-69) vs. RH:.176 (35-199), 5-HR Is 1-for-his-last-23 only hit over that span was a double on Aug 31 at BAL, his first XBH since Aug 9 vs. NYM has gone 78 AB since his last homer. Has only thrown out 3 of his last 12 potential base stealers, but his 37.3 percent eraser rate ranks 2nd in the majors his 22 CS rank 3rd in the AL. Has made 87 starts (84-C, 2-1B, 1-DH), but has only started 20 of a possible 52 games since the All-Star break has made 11 errors, most among major league catchers, and 5 more than any other AL catcher his 11 errors rank 2nd among catchers in franchise history, behind Dioner Navarro in 2007 (14). #36 RICHIE SHAFFER, INF Mon: 0-2, 2-BB BOS Series: 0-6 Trip: 3-17, 2B, 2-BB vs. LH:.071 (2-28) 2015:.200/.333/.442, 3-HR, 3-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-4 RISP:.000 (0-10) vs. RH:.412 (7-17), 3-HR Has played 18 games with 11 starts (5-1B, 3-DH, 2-3B, 1-LF) batting.154 (4-for-26) since Sep 1, when he was recalled for his second stint. All 3 HR have been solo shots, accounting for his 3 RBI this season had one in the 8th inning on Sat vs. BOS, off Heath Hembree. Has 29 HR in 439 at-bats between the minors and majors this year became the eighth Ray all-time to homer for his first career hit, Aug 4 at CWS on Aug 9 vs. NYM, became the third player in franchise history with at least 3 hits and a homer in his Tropicana Field debut (as a Ray), joining Akinori Iwamura on April 6, 2007 vs. TOR and Tino Martinez on March 30, 2004 vs. NYY. #24 GRADY SIZEMORE, OF Mon: DNP BOS Series: 1-6 Trip: 5-24, 2B, 3-RBI, 2-BB, R vs. LH:.333 (6-18), 1-HR 2015:.233/.284/.355, 6-HR, 23-RBI, 2-SB Current Hitting Streak: 5G (.313, 5-16) RISP:.207 (12-58) vs. RH:.225 (51-227), 5-HR Has only started once in the Rays last 7 games has a current 5-game hitting streak and 8-game on-base streak, both season highs. Batting.224/.281/.395 (33-for-147) with 6 HR and 17 RBI in 46 games (36 starts; 15-LF, 12-RF, 8-DH) with the Rays. Batting.263 (15-for-57) in 17 games at Tropicana Field, with 4 HR and 10 RBI, compared to.200 (18-for-90) in 29 road games (with the Rays). Hit.409/409/.636 (9-for-22) in his first 6 games (5 starts) with the Rays since then, is batting.192/.261/.352 (24-for-125) in 40 games. #20 STEVEN SOUZA JR., OF Mon: 1-4 BOS Series: 3-10, 2B, RBI, BB, R Trip: -- vs. LH:.215 (17-79), 4-HR 2015:.217/.304/.401, 15-HR, 35-RBI, 11-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.250, 2-8) RISP:.148 (9-61) vs. RH:.218 (53-243), 11-HR Has started all four games since his return from the 15-day DL on Friday (fractured left hand) his 15 HR this season still rank T-3rd among AL rookies despite a pair of DL stints, trailing HOU Carlos Correa (18) and MIN Miguel Sano (16), and are the most by a Rays rookie since Longoria in Ranks 2nd on the team with 11 SB the only major league rookies who can match his combination of HR and SB are Correa and CHC Kris Bryant. Seven of last 8 HR have come on road (last July 4 at NYY, Dellin Betances) last HR at Tropicana Field was June 11 vs. LAA. Has 8 outfield assists, 4th among AL RF and most by a Rays RF since Matt Joyce in 2011 (8).

5 RAYS BULLPEN NOTES #35 MATT ANDRIESE, RH Last App: 9/12 vs. BOS (1.0-IP, 1-H, 0-R, 1-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: 2-2 vs. LH:.295 (33-112), 5-HR 2015: 3-5-2, 4.45 ERA, 21 G, 7 GS Long Relief App: 4.0, 6/17 at WAS IR-RS: 5-3 vs. RH:.264 (32-121), 3-HR Has a 5.47 ERA (26.1-IP, 16-ER) in 14 relief apps this year, compared to a 3.62 ERA in 7 starts had a scoreless 8th on Sat vs. BOS. Is in his fifth stint in the majors this season (also Opening Day April 29, May 9-14, June and July 7) has allowed run(s) in 6 of 9 apps since his August 19 recall, increasing his ERA from 3.11 to 4.45 has been on the mound for two walk-off losses this year. Yielded a walk-off homer to Chris Davis on Sep 2 at BAL, for what remains his only career HR allowed on the road traveled 458 feet, according to MLB StatCast, 2nd-longest by a Rays pitcher this season, topped only by Alex Rodriguez (471) on April 17 off Nathan Karns (at Tropicana Field). #59 ANDREW BELLATTI, RH Last App: 9/13 vs. BOS (0.2-IP, 1-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.167 (4-24) 2015: 3-1-0, 1.10 ERA, 9 G Long Relief App: 3.1, 5/9 vs. TEX IR-RS: 4-2 vs. RH:.167 (5-30), 1-HR Pitched in 3 straight games Fri-Sun vs. BOS yielded a go-ahead, 2-run single to Rusney Castillo on Sun vs. BOS, inheriting the bases loaded in the 13th. Recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sep 8 for his fourth stint with the Rays this season is the youngest player on the active roster (24 years, 41 days). Became the sixth Rays pitcher to be on the mound for a walk-off loss this season, on Sep 8 at DET (Rajai Davis walk-off sac fly). Has only been charged 2 earned runs in 16.1 IP, both via Albert Pujols 2-run homer on June 1 at LAA. #26 BRAD BOXBERGER, RH Last App: 9/14 vs. NYY (BS/L, 0.2-IP, 3-H, 4-R, 2-BB, 0-SO, 1-HR) Saves-Opps: vs. LH:.233 (28-120), 4-HR 2015: , 3.81 ERA, 62 G Long Relief App: 1.2, 7/22 at PHI IR-RS: 11-3 vs. RH:.247 (23-93), 4-HR Is the first pitcher to have 10 losses and 30 saves in the same season since COL Jose Jimenez in 2002 (10-L, 41-SV) and first in the AL since CLE Doug Jones in 1989 (10-L, 32-SV) had 2 outs and the bases empty yesterday vs. NYY, then allowed 4 runs for his 6th blown save, 4th since Aug 7. Has 10 losses, a club record for a reliever and matching the most by a major league reliever in the last 10 seasons (since 2006) last reliever with more losses was LAA Scot Shields in 2005 (11) has a club record 6 walk-off losses, most in the majors since PHI Brad Lidge in 2009 (6). Has 5 losses since the All-Star break has yielded 30 BB, T-4th among AL relievers, and his 17 HR since 2014 rank T-4th among AL relievers. Ranks 2nd in AL with 34 saves behind LAA Huston Street (35) could become the first Ray to lead the AL in saves since Rafael Soriano in 2010 (45). According to Baseball Reference, 222 of his 248 BF 89.5 pct. have come in Late & Close situations (PA in the 7th inning or later with the batting team tied, ahead by one or the tying run on deck) it s the highest rate in the majors (min. 150 BF). #31 XAVIER CEDEÑO, LH Last App: 9/5 at NYY (W, 1.2-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 1-BB, 4-SO) Saves-Opps: 1-3 vs. LH:.205 (18-88), 1-HR 2015: 4-1-1, 2.16 ERA, 59 G Long Relief App: 1.2, 9/5 at NYY IR-RS: 36-6 vs. RH:.261 (18-69), 3-HR Hasn t pitched since Sep 5 at NYY, when he made his longest app since April 17, 2013 at OAK (2.2, with HOU) had a career-high 4 SO, most by a Rays lefty reliever since Cesar Ramos on Sep 7, 2014 vs. BAL (4) snapped a streak of 19 straight apps without a walk, one shy of tying a club record. Nineteen of his 20 apps since the All-Star break have been scoreless, with a 0.53 ERA (17-IP, 1-ER) over that span, which ranks 4th in the majors (min. 15 IP) and 2nd among lefties has made 54 apps since joining the team on April 28, recording a 1.86 ERA (38.2-IP, 8-ER) over that span. With the Rays, 47 of his 54 apps have been scoreless (87.0 percent) has gone 0.2 IP or less 30 times, and made 12 apps of 1 BF. Only 4 of his 29 inherited runners with the Rays have scored (13.8 pct. 3rd in the AL, min. 20 IR).. #37 ALEX COLOME, RH Last App: 9/14 vs. NYY (0.1-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: 0-1 vs. LH:.276 (54-196), 4-HR 2015: 6-4-0, 3.53 ERA, 35 G, 13 GS Long Relief App: 3.0, 2x-last 8/16 at TEX IR-RS: 15-8 vs. RH:.247 (45-182), 5-HR Ranks 2nd in the majors (min. 15 IP) with a 0.30 ERA (29.2-IP, 1-ER) since the All-Star break, behind TOR Brett Cecil s 0.00 ERA (17.2-IP, 0-ER). Has gone at least 1.1 IP in 8 of his last 12 apps hasn t yielded an earned run in his last 15 apps since Aug 4 (20.2-IP, 9-H, 2-BB, 24-SO). His season ERA has dropped over a run since his move to the bullpen, from 4.70 to 3.53, as he s posted a 1.09 ERA (33-IP, 4-ER) in 22 relief apps yielded 9 hits and 3 runs in his first 2 relief apps (July 7-9 at KC); since then, has allowed 17 hits and 3 runs (2 earned) in 20 apps. Has a 7.20 SO/BB ratio (36-SO, 5-BB) as a reliever, compared to a 1.83 SO/BB ratio in 13 starts.. #54 STEVE GELTZ, RH Last App: 9/13 vs. BOS (0.2-IP, 2-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 2-SO) Saves-Opps: 2-5 vs. LH:.192 (19-99), 2-HR 2015: 2-5-2, 3.78 ERA, 66 G, 2 GS Long Relief App: 2.0, 2x-last 6/24 vs. TOR IR-RS: 26-3 vs. RH:.188 (24-128), 5-HR Bookended his app on Sun vs. BOS with a pair of strikeouts, with two singles in between has made 66 apps, a club rookie record and T-2nd in the AL to TB/MIN Kevin Jepsen (67) could became the first rookie to lead the AL in apps since CWS Kelly Wunsch in 2000 (83). Only 3 of his 26 IR have scored (11.5 pct. 2nd in the AL, min. 20 IR) according to Baseball Reference, has made 17 multiple inning apps (at least one out to end an inning, and at least one batter faced the following inning) has entered with runners on base in 17 apps. Had a club-record streak of 32 consecutive batters retired end on June 24 vs. TOR.. #47 BRANDON GOMES, RH Last App: 9/13 vs. BOS (2.0-IP, 3-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 2-SO) Saves-Opps: 0-1 vs. LH:.193 (17-88), 2-HR 2015: 2-5-0, 3.31 ERA, 54 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 6x-last 9/13 vs. BOS IR-RS: 35-7 vs. RH:.266 (29-109), 5-HR Has an 0.95 ERA (19-IP, 2-ER) in 17 apps (15 scoreless) since Aug 1 both runs allowed have been solo HR (Eduardo Escobar, Rajai Davis). Tied his season-long app on Sun vs. BOS, pitching the 10th and 11th innings yielded 3 hits, his most since July 22 at PHI (3). Has inherited a team-high 35 IR on Aug 14 at TEX, became the first in Rays history to finish an app at 0.1 IP without throwing a pitch (pickoff).. #51 NATHAN KARNS, RH Last App: 9/8 at DET (3.0-IP, 4-H, 1-R, 1-BB, 4-SO, 1-HR) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.248 (70-282), 5-HR 2015: 7-5-0, 3.67 ERA, 27 G, 26 GS Long Relief App: 3.0, 9/8 at DET IR-RS: -- vs. RH:.229 (62-271), 14-HR Made his first career major league relief app on Sep 8 at DET, first in the pro ranks since May 4, 2012 with Class-A Hagerstown (Nationals). Yielded a solo homer to J.D. Martinez on his second pitch of the game, his only run allowed in 3 IP threw 59 pitches, 34 strikes. Leads major league rookies in SO (145) and opp avg (.239) leads AL rookies in starts (26) and IP (147) has made 19 starts this season allowing 2 runs or fewer, most in the AL in Rays history, only David Price (22 in 2012) and James Shields (20 in 2011) have done it as often. #34 C.J. RIEFENHAUSER, LH Last App: 9/14 vs. NYY (0.1-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 1-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.444 (8-18), 3-HR 2015: 1-0-0, 8.10 ERA, 11 G Long Relief App: 2.1, 6/16 vs. WAS IR-RS: 5-2 vs. RH:.211 (4-19) Has made 18 career apps and nine have come against the Yankees, seven at Tropicana Field and two at Yankee Stadium. Has allowed 3 HR in 10 IP, and all 3 have been to lefties (last Travis Shaw, Sat vs. BOS) lefties are batting.444 (8-for-18) against him. Recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sep 1 for his fourth stint with the Rays this season (also April 17 May 29, June and July 1-3). Went 4-2 with a 2.78 ERA (35.2-IP, 11-ER) in 30 apps between Durham and Class-A Charlotte. At 12 letters, is tied with Jason Isringhausen as the longest surname in Rays history. #45 ENNY ROMERO, LH Last App: 9/13 vs. BOS (L, 1.1-IP, 3-H, 2-R, 0-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: 0-1 vs. LH:.424 (14-33) 2015: 0-1-0, 5.32 ERA, 15 G Long Relief App: 3.0, 5/23 vs. OAK IR-RS: 7-5 vs. RH:.246 (15-61) Took the loss on Sun vs. BOS, yielding three consecutive 1-out 13th-inning singles to load the bases before being replaced. Has allowed run(s) in consecutive apps, compared to 1 of his previous 8 apps has a 3.09 ERA (11.2-IP, 4-ER) in his last 10 apps since Aug 17. Has only stranded 2 of his 7 IR averaging 96.0 mph on his fastball, per FanGraphs, with his max velocity clocking 99.3 to Brett Gardner, Sep 4 at NYY. Recalled from Triple-A Durham on Aug 20 for his fifth stint in the majors this season (also May 23, June 6-9, June and Aug 17-18). Lefties have hit.424/.457/.545 (14-for-33) against him this year, compared to.246/.313/.279 (15-for-61) for righties. #49 KIRBY YATES, RH Last App: 9/12 vs. BOS (1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 1-BB, 0-SO, 1-HB) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.379 (11-29), 5-HR 2015: 0-0-0, 8.40 ERA, 14 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 2x-last 9/1 at BAL IR-RS: 8-5 vs. RH:.229 (8-35), 3-HR Has made consecutive scoreless apps, snapping a streak of yielding homers in a club-record 6 straight relief apps (June 29 Sep 1) became the first major league reliever to do that within one season since CIN Jay Hook in 1961 (6) ranks T-8th among AL relievers with 8 HR, in only 15 IP. Recalled on Sep 1 for his fourth stint with the Rays this season had a 3.68 ERA (7.1-IP, 3-ER, 2-HR) in 6 minor league apps since his last option. Went 1-2 with a 5.60 ERA (27.1-IP, 17-ER) in 25 minor league apps this season between Triple-A Durham and Class-A Charlotte.

6 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 September LAST HR OFF 15 MOST HITS GAME 15 MOST RBI GAME Arencibia 9/11 vs. BOS Ramirez 3, 9/1 at BAL 6, 9/1 at BAL Beckham 9/9 at DET Lobstein 2, 11x-last, 9/9 at DET 4, 7/28 vs. DET Butler 6/19 at CLE Carrasco 4, 5/31 at BAL 2, 5x-last, 6/12 vs. CWS Cabrera 9/11 vs. BOS Tazawa 4, 8/5 at CWS 3, 2x-last, 8/22 at OAK Forsythe 9/9 at DET Lobstein 3, 9x-last, 9/2 at BAL 3, 2x-last, 8/1 at BOS Franklin 6/1 at LAA Richards 2, 2x-last, 6/12 vs. CWS 2, 6/1 at LAA Guyer 8/30 vs. KC Duffy 4, 9/1 at BAL 4, 4/26 vs. TOR Jaso 9/12 vs. BOS Porcello 3, 2x-last, 8/1 at BOS 3, 8/9 vs. NYM Kiermaier 9/6 at NYY Nova 3, 4x-last, 8/25 vs. MIN 2, 9x-last, 9/6 at NYY Loney 8/7 vs. NYM degrom 4, 5/17 at MIN 3, 2x-last, 8/25 vs. MIN Longoria 9/7 at DET Wolf 4, 4/25 vs. TOR 3, 7x-last, 9/8 at DET Mahtook 8/4 at CWS Sale 2, 2x-last, 9/7 at DET 2, 4/15 at TOR Maile , 9/12 vs. BOS 1, 9/12 vs. BOS Nava 8/26 vs. MIN Duffey 3, 2x-last, 8/28 vs. KC 2, 2x-last, 4/11 at NYY Rivera 7/8 at KC Blanton 3, 3x-last, 8/4 at CWS 4, 5/14 vs. NYY Shaffer 9/12 vs. BOS Hembree 3, 8/9 vs. NYM 1, 2x-last, 8/9 vs. NYM Sizemore 8/12 vs. ATL Wisler 4, 5/16 vs. ARI 2, 3x-last, 8/8 vs. NYM Souza Jr. 7/4 at NYY Betances 3, 4x-last, 6/17 at WAS 3, 5x-last, 6/3 at LAA RAYS BY THE NUMBERS Current Streak: L3 When commit error: Hit homer: Current Record: Ahead after 6-7-8: 51-10/57-6/64-4 Homer with men on: Home/Road: 34-38/35-36 Behind after 6-7-8: 8-49/6-54/1-59 Hit multiple homers: Day/Night: 18-26/51-48 Tied after 6-7-8: 10-15/6-14/4-11 Score first: Grass/Turf: 31-33/ run games: Score 5 or more: vs. East: run games: Score less than 5: vs. Central: Extra innings: 2-13 Outhit opponents: vs. West: Win in last at-bat: 10 Outhit by opponents: vs. National League: 11-6 Come-from-behind wins: 28 Collect 10 or more hits: vs. RH/LH starters: 43-56/26-18 Opp. come-from-behind wins: 31 Opp. 10 or more hits: 6-34 Series W-L-T (home): Series W-L-T (road): Wearing white/gray/navy/lt. blue: 27-27/14-18/22-23/5-6 RUN SUPPORT FOR STARTING PITCHERS PITCHER STARTS RUNS RUNS/START RUNS/9-IP CLUB RECORD QUALITY Andriese Archer Colome Geltz Karns Moore Odorizzi Ramirez Smyly RAYS SEASON HIGHS TEAM BATTING INDIVIDUAL BATTING Longest win streak 5, April Most runs, game, TB 3, 6x-last, Guyer, 9/1 at BAL Long loss streak 7, June 28-July 4 Most runs, game, Opp 5, Shaw, 8/1 at BOS Most runs game, TB 12, 4/24 vs. TOR Most hits, game, TB 4, 5x-last, Guyer, 9/1 at BAL Most runs game, Opp 16, 6/16 vs. WAS Most hits, game, Opp 5, 2x-last, Escobar, 6/18 at WAS Most runs, inn, TB 7, 4/10 at MIA Most 2B, game, TB 2, 12x-last, Longoria, 9/11 vs. BOS Most runs, inn, Opp 7, 2x-last, 8/23 at OAK Most 2B, game, Opp 2, 7x-last, Moustakas, 8/29 vs. KC Most hits, game, TB 19, 5/17 at MIN Most HR, game, TB 2, 4x-last, Longoria, 9/2 at BAL Most hits, game, Opp 23, 6/16 vs. WAS Most HR, game, Opp 2, 12x-last, Ortiz, 9/12 vs. BOS Most hits, inn, TB 6, 8/8 vs. NYM Most RBI, game, TB 6, Arencibia, 9/1 at BAL Most hits, inn, Opp 8, 8/23 at OAK Most RBI, game, Opp 6, Seager, 5/26 vs. SEA Most doubles, game, TB 6, 2x-last, 5/31 at BAL Most x-base hits, game, TB 3, Souza Jr., 5/31 at BAL Most doubles, game, Opp 5, 6/9 vs. LAA Most x-base hits, game, Opp 3, Shaw, 8/1 at BOS Most HR, game, TB 4, 2x-last, 9/9 at DET Most steals, game, TB 2, 8x-last, Kiermaier, 8/25 vs. MIN Most HR, game, Opp 5, 2x-last, 9/12 vs. BOS Most steals, game, Opp 3, DeShields, 5/7 vs. TEX Most x-base hits, game, TB 8, 4x-last, 9/2 at BAL Hitting Streak 11, Cabrera, July 11-Aug 9 Most x-base hits, game, Opp 7, 3x-last, 9/12 vs. BOS TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Most stolen bases, game, TB 5, 6/22 vs. TOR Most SO, TB Starter 15, Archer, 6/2 at LAA Most stolen bases, game, Opp 4, 6/24 vs. TOR Most SO, Opp Starter 14, Kluber, 7/2 vs. CLE Most walks, game, TB 9, 5/6 at BOS Most SO, TB Reliever 5, 2x-last, Andriese, 8/25 vs. MIN Most walks, game, Opp 9, 7/3 at NYY Most IP, TB Reliever 4.0, 2x-last, Andriese, 6/17 at WAS Most strikeouts, game, TB 19, 7/2 vs. CLE Most walks, game, TB 5, 5x-last, Karns, 8/14 at TEX Most strikeouts, game, Opp 19, 2x-last, 9/13 vs. BOS Most walks, game, Opp 6, Masterson, 5/6 at BOS Most LOB, game, TB 14, 6/22 vs. TOR Most SO, Team, TB 19, 2x-last, 9/13 vs. BOS Most LOB, game, Opp 12, 2x-last, 6/15 vs. WAS Most walks, Team, TB 9, 7/3 at NYY Most errors, game, TB 3, 3x-last, 8/29 vs. KC Low-Hit Game 1, Archer, 8/20 at HOU Most errors, game, Opp 3, 5x-last, 9/14 vs. NYY Consecutive Scoreless IP 20.1, McGee, May 29-July 24 Longest game, time 5:03, 9/8 at DET Shortest game, time 2:02, 8/11 vs. ATL Longest game, time (9 inn.) 3:39, 8/1 at BOS Shortest game, time (9 inn.) 2:02, 8/11 vs. ATL Grand Slams (-): - Back-to-Back (4): Dykstra/Forsythe (4/17 vs. NYY, A Warren), Forsythe/Butler (5/11 vs. NYY, C Sabathia), Longoria/Forsythe (7/26 vs. BAL, W Chen), Cabrera/Shaffer (8/4 at CWS, D Webb) 2-HR games (4): Longoria-2 (5/6 at BOS, J Masterson/A Ogando; 9/2 at BAL, K Gausman/D O Day), Casali-2 (7/27 vs. DET, A Sanchez/B Rondon; 7/28 vs. DET, D Price) LAST HR & PLAYER SEASON HIGHS HOME RUNS RUNS BY INNING 3-HR games (-): - Pinch-hit (3): Beckham-2 (4/11 at MIA, M Dunn; 4/16 at TOR, A Loup), Guyer-1 (5/8 vs. TEX, A Claudio) Walk-off (-): - Lead-off (2): Guyer-2 (4/26 vs. TOR, M Buehrle; 8/2 at BOS, W Miley) Inside-the-park (1): Forsythe-1 (7/8 at KC, J Guthrie) X Total Opponent Tampa Bay INSTANT REPLAY CHALLENGES (last five) GAME CHALLENGED BY INN. PLAYER OF REFERENCE INITIAL CALL RULING DELAY Sep 8 at DET Tampa Bay T8 Rajai Davis Catch Stands 1:37 Sep 8 at DET Detroit T9 Nick Franklin Safe at 3rd Stands 3:00 Sep 8 at DET Umpire B11 Rajai Davis Out at 1st Overturned 0:45 Sep 8 at DET Umpire B11 Rajai Davis Safe at 1st Stands 2:23 Sep 13 vs. BOS Tampa Bay B5 Richie Shaffer Foul Overturned 1:46 Rays Totals (bold): 47 challenges (13 overturned, 15 stand, 19 confirmed) Opp Totals: 39 challenges (20 overturned, 8 stand, 11 confirmed) Umpire Totals: 15 challenge (0 record keeping, 3 overturned, 5 stand, 7 confirmed) HOME RUNS 1R 2R 3R GS TOTAL Longoria Forsythe Souza Jr Cabrera Casali Beckham Kiermaier Butler Guyer Sizemore Arencibia DeJesus Rivera Loney Mahtook Jaso Shaffer 3 3 Elmore Dykstra 1 1 Franklin 1 1 Jennings 1 1 Karns 1 1 Nava 1 1 TOTALS CATCHERS PCT CS ATT Arencibia Casali Rivera Wilson TOTALS MISC. Game-Tying & Go-Ahead RBI: Longoria (29), Forsythe (20), Kiermaier (16), Cabrera (14), Loney (14), Souza Jr. (14), Guyer (10), DeJesus (9), Jaso (9), Sizemore (8), Butler (7), Rivera (7), Beckham (6), Elmore (5), Jennings (4), Casali (3), Mahtook (3), Nava (2), Wilson (2), Arencibia (1), Dykstra (1), Karns (1), Shaffer (1) 2-Out RBI: Forsythe (20), Kiermaier (20), Cabrera (16), Longoria (16), Beckham (13), Rivera (13), Loney (11), DeJesus (10), Guyer (10), Souza Jr. (9), Casali (8), Elmore (7), Jaso (7), Butler (5), Arencibia (4), Mahtook (4), Sizemore (4), Franklin (2), Wilson (2), Jennings (1), Krauss (1), Maile (1), Nava (1), Shaffer (1) Outfield Assists: Kiermaier (13), Souza Jr. (8), DeJesus (3), Jennings (3), Nava (2), Sizemore (2), Butler (1), Jaso (1), Mahtook (1) Bunt Singles: Cabrera (4), Kiermaier (3), Beckham (2), Souza Jr. (2), Franklin (1) Ejections: Cash-3 (4/16 at TOR, 8th inn.; 5/10 vs. TEX, 5th inn.; 8/28 vs. KC, 3rd inn.), Cabrera-1 (6/22 vs. TOR, 5th inn.), Loney-1 (8/22 at OAK, 6th inn.), Shelton-1 (5/10 vs. TEX, 5th inn.) Batted Around: 4/10 at MIA (7th inn., 11 batters), 4/15 at TOR (9th inn., 9 batters), 4/22 vs. BOS (6th inn., 9 batters), 5/17 at MIN (6th inn., 10 batters), 6/3 at LAA (6th inn., 9 batters), 8/4 at CWS (6th inn., 10 batters), 8/8 vs. NYM (1st inn., 9 batters), 8/12 vs. ATL (7th inn., 9 batters), 9/2 at BAL (3rd inn., 9 batters), 9/8 at DET (6th inn., 9 batters), 9/9 at DET (7th inn. 9 batters) CATWALKS 1. May 11 vs. NYY Tim Beckham pop out to SS Didi Gregorius hit off the B-ring catwalk off Branden Pinder (9th inning). 2. June 16 vs. WAS Clint Robinson home run off the C-ring catwalk in right field (449 feet) off Alex Colome (2nd inning). 3. July 27 vs. DET Curt Casali home run off the B-ring catwalk in left field (355 feet) off Bruce Rondon (8th inning). 4. August 12 vs. ATL Grady Sizemore home run off the C-ring catwalk in right field (401 feet) off Matt Wisler (5th inning). 5. August 27 vs. MIN Miguel Sano double off the B-ring catwalk in center field off Drew Smyly (3rd inning). 6. August 28 vs. KC Kendrys Morales home run off the C-ring catwalk in center field (443 feet) off Erasmo Ramirez (3rd inning). WALK-OFF WINS 1. April 23 vs. BOS (W 2-1) Rene Rivera single to left field off Anthony Varvaro (9th inning). WALK-OFF LOSSES 1. April 10 at MIA (L 9-10) Christian Yelich single to right field off Brad Boxberger (10th inning). 2. May 29 at BAL (L 1-2) J.J. Hardy single to left field off Steve Geltz (9th inning). 3. June 21 at CLE (L 0-1) David Murphy sacrifice fly to center field off Kevin Jepsen (9th inning). 4. July 3 at NYY (L 5-7) Brian McCann home run to right field off Steve Geltz (12th inning). 5. July 4 at NYY (L 2-3) Ramon Flores sacrifice bunt, throwing error on pitcher off Brad Boxberger (9th inning). 6. July 7 at KC, G1 (L 5-9) Paulo Orlando grand slam to left field off Brad Boxberger (9th inning). 7. July 22 at PHI (L 4-5) Odubel Herrera single to left field off Brad Boxberger (10th inning). 8. August 5 at CWS (L 5-6) Avisail Garcia basesloaded walk off Brad Boxberger (10th inning). 9. August 18 at HOU (L 2-3) Marwin Gonzalez home run to right field off Brad Boxberger (10th inning). 10. August 19 at HOU (L 2-3) Carlos Correa single to right field off Matt Andriese (13th inning). 11. September 2 at BAL (L 6-7) Chris Davis home run to center field off Matt Andriese (11th inning). 12. September 8 at DET (L 7-8) Rajai Davis sacrifice fly to left field off Andrew Bellatti (13th inning).