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1 SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2015 at NEW YORK YANKEES RH Nathan Karns (4-4, 3.26) vs. RH Michael Pineda (8-5, 4.08) First Pitch: 1:05 p.m. Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y. TV: FOX Sports 1 Radio: WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Spanish) Game No.: 83 (42-40) Road Game No.: 35 (21-12) All-Time Game No.: 2,835 (1,314-1,520) All-Time Road Game No.: 1,412 ( ) April: May: June: July: 0-3 RAY MATTER The Rays opened this 7-game road trip (to New York and Kansas City) by losing to the Yankees, 7-5 in 12 innings last night it was their 6th extra-inning loss of the season, tying Seattle and Oakland for most in the AL the Rays have lost 6 straight games, matching their season-high Tampa Bay has also lost 10 of their last 12 games, dropping from a season-high 10 games over.500 in the AL East to 2 games over the Rays were in first place and a season-high 2 games on top in the AL East on June 23, but are 1-8 since to fall to 2.0 games out, their biggest deficit since end of play June 11 (also 2.0 GB) 4 of the losses during that stretch have come in extras it s the first time in club history the Rays have lost 4 extra-inning games in a 10-day span. DURING THE SLIDE The Rays current 6-game losing streak matches their season high the Rays have lost 2.5 games in the standings going from first place (0.5 games up) to 2.0 games behind Rays relievers have allowed 20 ER in 21.1 innings Rays have been out-homered 11-1 Rays have batted.177 (35-for-197) and pitched to a 5.81 ERA (57.1-IP, 37-ER). ROSTER MOVE GIVES RAYS 80 This morning, the Rays optioned LH C.J. Riefenhauser and selected LH Everett Teaford to make room for Teaford on the 40-man roster, the Rays designated for assignment 1B Marc Krauss the moves bring the total of roster moves made by the Rays since Opening Day to 80. FIREWORKS IN NEW YORK The Rays are in New York on July 4 for the first time Tampa Bay is 6-11 all-time on July 4, but the Rays have won 2 straight and are 5-4 in their last 9 games on national holidays (Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day) the Rays are the Rays were sporting a.453 (44-53) winning pct. a year ago today they own a.512 mark (42-40) for today s games, ML clubs are wearing special caps and, for the first time, special jerseys the caps have a blue or red base and feature the club s primary logo over an image of a waving American flag the jersey features stars within the Club s logo or lettering on the front and number on the back all of MLB s net proceeds from the sale of those caps and jerseys will be donated to Welcome Back Veterans, which provides grants to university hospitals throughout the country to treat veterans. THIS DATE IN RAYS HISTORY July 4, 2003 the Rays win their firstever game on Independence Day as Carl Crawford hits a 3-run walk-off HR off CWS Billy Koch with one out in the 9th inning for a 4-3 win. KIERMAIER GRABS SHARE OF MAJOR LEAGUE TRIPLES LEAD Kevin Kiermaier delivered his 7th triple of the season last night, tying DET Rajai Davis for the major league lead it was his 15th career triple coming in only his 186th career game only two active players reached 15 triples faster in their career: Juan Uribe in his 91st game with Colorado in 2002 and Starling Marte with Pittsburgh in 148th game in LOWEST SINCE CLEMENS With 6.2 shutout innings last night, Chris Archer lowered his road ERA to 0.77 lowest by a starting pitcher (min. 6 road starts) on this date since HOU Roger Clemens in 2005 in the expansion era (since 1961) only one pitcher has had as many as road starts as Archer and posted a lower ERA on this date: SF Juan Marichal in 1965 (0.58). Lowest Road ERA, Starter, on this date in Expansion Era (Since 1961) GS ERA IP ER W-L Roger Clemens, HOU, Juan Marichal, SF, Jon Tudor, STL, Greg Maddux, ATL, Chris Archer, TB, YANKEE KILLER Following last night s game, Chris Archer lowered his career ERA against the Yankees to 1.78 among pitchers with 50 or more innings vs. the Yankees all-time, that ranks 7th Archer lowered his career ERA in this ballpark to 1.54 (35.2-IP, 5-ER), 2nd among visiting starters with 5 or more starts here behind Felix Hernandez (1.37). LITTLE HELP PLEASE In his last 2 starts, today s starter Nathan Karns has pitched 6 innings both times in those 2 starts, the Rays hitters have not put one runner on base the Rays are 0-for-their-last 38 with Karns on the mound going (0-for-36 in the past 2 starts). KINGS OF THE ROAD Last night the Rays began a stretch in which they play 13 of 16 on the road the Rays (.617) road record is best in the majors the Rays are the only team in the AL East with a winning road record Rays are 11-4 on the road since May 30 since June 2, 2014, the Rays are on road and at home the Rays have the majors best road record since 2010 ( ,.541) Rays are one of only four major sports franchises from MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA that have had a winning pct. of.500 or better on the road in each of the past five seasons (win pct. is defined as games won divided by games played) they join the New England Patriots, Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs. NOTHING BUT THE BEST The Rays final 10 games before the All-Star break are against teams currently in first place (Kansas City, Houston and New York) the Rays are vs. teams over.500. VS. YANKEES The Rays trail the season series 7 games to 4 Tampa Bay dropped the first 5 games of the season, but have won 4 of the last 6 overall, Rays have batted just.216 (72-333) and scored only 31 runs in the 10 games Rays are 1-3 here this season, but are 14-9 the past 3 seasons Rays are (.475) all-time in new Yankee Stadium after going (.286) in old Yankee Stadium Rays haven t had a losing season against the Yankees since 2009 they are since they went 11-8 in 2014, 12-7 in 2013 and 10-8 in 2012 to become the first team since the Red Sox with at least 10 wins in three straight seasons vs. NYY. SWEET NOTHINGS The Rays have scored 296 runs and allowed 300, both fewest in club history after 82 games Rays relievers have thrown a major-league-high innings and have a major-league-most 34 saves. LONGO LOVES NEW YORK 3B Evan Longoria s career 13 HR (tied with Jose Bautista) and 40 RBI here are the most by a visiting player in the new Yankee Stadium his 59 hits here are 2nd among visiting players behind Nick Markakis (72) since his 2008 rookie season, he leads all players with 28 HR and 84 RBI vs. the Yankees he has made only 1 error in 50 career games at 3B at Yankee Stadium (new/old). THE LONEY BIN 1B James Loney owns a.404 (42-for-103) career batting avg. in new Yankee Stadium, 2nd highest all-time (min. 50 AB) among visiting players behind Justin Morneau (.433, 26-for-60) in his last 20 games here, Loney has 13 multi-hit games and six 3-hit games Loney s.340 (69-for-203) career avg. vs. NYY is 11th all-time in major league history among players with at least 200 PA. AL EAST TIGHTEST EVER ON JULY 4 The top four teams in the AL East are separated by only 2.0 games the first time since divisional play began in 1969 A.L. EAST STANDINGS that the division has had its top four teams New York (.538) -- this close entering play on July 4 in 1974 Baltimore (.525) 1.0 and again in 1983 the top 4 teams in the AL Tampa Bay (.512) 2.0 Toronto (.512) 2.0 East were separated by 2.5 games on the Boston ( morning of July 4. RAYS ROOKIES Nathan Karns will make the Rays major-league-high 38th start by a Rays rookie this season Rays rookies re a combined with a 3.92 ERA (277.2, 121-ER) 15 wins are also a major league high this season the Rays have used a major-league-most 16 rookies, nine of those pitchers Rays have 6 rookies on the current roster. LEFT SIDE TOPS THE MAJORS SS Asdrubal Cabrera and 3B Evan Longoria have combined to make only 6 errors, fewest of any 3B-SS combo in the majors DET Jose Iglesias and Nick Castellanos are 2nd with 10 both Cabrera and Longo are tied for the major league lead in fielding pct. among their respective positions. NEWS FROM THE REHAB LIST 1B/OF/DH John Jaso (left wrist contusion) played in his 6th rehab game for Class-A Charlotte last night he is 6-for-21 (.286) wioth 2 doubles so far he is expected to join AAA Durham this weekend RH Andrew Bellatti (right shoulder tendonitis) made his 2nd rehab appearaance last night for Charlotte. Upcoming Games Opp. Time TV Rays Starting Pitcher Opp. Starting Pitcher Sun., July 1:05 p.m. Sun Sports RH Erasmo Ramirez (6-3, 4.01) RH Ivan Nova (1-1, 1.50) Mon., July 8:10 p.m. Sun Sports RH Alex Colome (3-4, 4.7) RH Edinson Volquez (8-4, 3.48) Tue., July 8:10 p.m. Sun Sports LH Matt Moore (0-0, 7.71) RH Chris Young (7-4, 2.64) Wed., July 8:10 p.m. Sun Sports RH Chris Archer (9-5, 2.18) RH Jeremy Guthrie (6-5, 5.42) Thu., July 2:10 p.m. Sun Sports RH Nathan Karns (4-4, 3.26) TBA **All games broadcast on WDAE 620 AM; Sat and Sun games will be broadcast in Spanish on WGES 680 AM. All times Eastern Standard Time (EST).**

2 TODAY S STARTER RH NATHAN KARNS (4-4, 3.26) YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER BB SO HR Avg Durham Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Career Majors Career Minors LAST START On Mon vs. CLE, allowed a career-high-tying 9 hits (also June 9 vs. LAA), including hits to the leadoff hitter in each of his first 5 IP, but managed to complete 6 IP and yield 2 runs threw 74 of 99 pitches out of the stretch, but held the Indians to 2-for-12 with RISP the runs scored on RBI singles by Michael Brantley in the 1st and Jason Kipnis in the 2nd was at 45 pitches through 2 IP, then needed 54 pitches over his next 4 IP. CAN T BEAT PERFECTION Has allowed 2 R/ER over 12 IP over his last 2 starts working 6 IP twice but the Rays offense hasn t provided him with a single baserunner during his time in either game opposing starter Cody Anderson worked 6.1 perfect innings on Mon vs. CLE, and Marco Estrada went 7.1 perfect on on June 24 vs. TOR. THE TURNAROUND In his first 4 starts, was 1-1 with a 5.32 ERA (23.2- IP, 16-H, 14-ER, 14-BB, 20-SO, 5-HR) over his last 12 starts beginning April 27, is 3-3 with a 2.54 ERA (67.1-IP, 63-H, 19-ER, 22-BB, 64-SO, 4-HR) has made 12 total starts of 2 runs or fewer, tied for most in the AL is 4-2 with a 1.83 ERA (68.2-IP, 14-ER) and 70 SO in those 12 games. MOST STARTS OF 2 RUNS OR LESS, AL, 2015 Chris Archer, TB 12 Sonny Gray, OAK 12 Nathan Karns, TB 12 Dallas Keuchel, HOU 12 MOST STARTS OF 3 HITS OR LESS, MLB, 2015 Nathan Karns, TB 6 Francisco Liriano, PIT 6 Shelby Miller, ATL 6 LAST FOUR In his last 4 starts has pitched to a 1.54 ERA (23.1-IP, 4-ER) with no home runs allowed, dropping his season ERA from 3.86 to A CLOSER LOOK Is yielding 2.94 BB/9 IP over his last 12 starts, compared to 5.32 BB/9 IP before that has allowed 2 BB or fewer in 10 of his last 12 starts has also only yielded a homer in 3 of his last 12 starts (4 in 67.1 IP), compared to in 3 of his first 4 starts (5 in 23.2 IP). CAN T TOUCH THIS Has allowed 3 hits or fewer in 6 starts, most in the AL and tied with PIT Francisco Liriano and ATL Shelby Miller for most in the majors (see chart) has also yielded 2 hits or fewer 4 times, tied with five others (including Chris Archer and Erasmo Ramirez) for most in the majors GAME LOG LAST START On Tues vs. CLE, yielded only 1 R/ER on 2 H over 5.2 IP, but took a loss against Danny Salazar who was perfect through 5 innings (Grady Sizemore leadoff walk in 6th) it was his first loss since May 24 vs. OAK, snapping a 4-game winning streak only run was a solo homer to Jason Kipnis in the 3rd, snapping a string of 28.1 consecutive homerless innings tied a season high with 7 SO 1 BB, 1 HR, 84 pit, 54 str. THE TURNAROUND His ERA stands at a season-low 4.01 yielded 15 ER in his first 2 apps/1 start (5.1 IP) this year, a ERA, and only 15 ER in 62 IP since then since April 19, is 6-2 with a 2.18 ERA in 17 apps (11 starts), ranking among AL leaders (min. 50 IP) in ERA (2nd to OAK Sonny Gray), opp avg (.186, 1st), opp OBP (.264, 6th), opp SLG (.265, 1st) and WHIP (0.90, 1st). 2 HITS OR FEWER Tues vs. CLE was his fourth start this year allowing 2 hits or fewer, tied for most in the majors with five others: teammates Chris Archer and Nathan Karns, SEA Felix Hernandez, OAK Sonny Gray and Scott Kazmir however, all of these pitchers have made at least 5 more starts than Erasmo (11). His record at the midway point made him one of 11 active managers with a winning mark through their first 81 career ML games. 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 #16 KEVIN CASH, MANAGER ON THE ROAD This is only the sixth of his 17 starts to come on the road one scheduled road start (May 3 vs. BAL) was relocated to home due to unrest in Baltimore is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA (28.2-IP, 7-ER) on the road while the Rays are 3-1 in these games has held opponents to.173/.248/.276 (17-for-98) on the road. 1st INNING Out of his 35 runs (33 earned) allowed this season, 11 runs (10 earned) have come in the 1st inning for a 5.63 ERA in the frame has a 2.76 ERA (75-IP, 23-ER) after the 1st inning. KARNS RANKS Leads all major league rookies with 84 SO and a.232 opp avg. leads AL rookies in starts (16), innings (91) his 36 BB rank T-4th in the AL his 10 wild pitches are tied with LAA C.J. Wilson for most in the majors. UNCLE CHARLIE 27.4 percent of his pitches have been curveballs, 2nd in the majors and most in the AL (see chart) no qualifying Rays starter has ever thrown his curveball more frequently highest was James Shields in 2011 (21.0 pct.). GAME DEC ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP P/K FINAL OPP. LEFT 4/7 vs. BAL L /53 L, 5-6 Chen down, 3-6 4/12 at MIA W /72 W, 8-5 Alvarez up, 7-2 4/17 vs. NYY /68 L, 4-5 Warren up, 4-2 4/22 vs. BOS /66 W, 7-5 Kelly tied, 5-5 4/27 at NYY /51 L, 1-4 Warren tied, 0-0 APRIL /3 vs. BAL /46 L, 2-4 Chen up, 2-0 5/8 vs. TEX W /70 W, 8-2 Gallardo up, 5-1 5/13 vs. NYY W /57 W, 3-2 Warren up, 3-2 5/23 vs. OAK L /65 L, 0-5 Graveman tied, 0-0 5/29 vs. BAL /52 L, 1-2 Gonzalez up, 1-0 MAY /3 at LAA /45 W, 6-5 (10) Santiago up, 5-4 6/9 vs. LAA L /66 L, 2-8 Shoemaker down, 4-0 6/14 vs. CWS /70 W, 2-1 Sale down, 1-0 6/19 at CLE W /57 W, 4-1 Carrasco up, 2-1 6/24 vs. TOR /47 L, 0-1 (12) Estrada tied, 0-0 6/29 vs. CLE L /65 L, 1-7 Anderson down, 2-0 JUNE RISP-Y BUSINESS Has held opponents to a.198/.272/.272 (16-for-79) line with RISP, 7th-lowest avg. in the AL the major league avg. with RISP is.257. ROOKIE REPORT Karns is one of a major-league-most 16 rookies used by the Rays this season, tying the club record (2001, 2011) this will be the ML-leading 38th time the Rays have used a rookie SP. DECEIVING RECORD Has only factored in the decision in 8 of his 16 starts (4-3) however, four times he has left a game in line for the win, but received no decision after the Rays bullpen blew the save: Date Left BSv Inn. Details 4/17 vs. NYY up, 4-2 Frieri 6th Alex Rodriguez HR 5/3 vs. BAL up, 2-0 Jepsen 7th Jimmy Paredes 2B 5/29 vs. BAL up, 1-0 Jepsen 7th Chris Davis HR 6/3 at LAA up, 5-4 Boxberger 9th Erick Aybar SF TOMORROW S STARTER RH ERASMO RAMIREZ (6-3, 4.01) THE WIN COLUMN Has a career-high 6 wins this season (prev. 5, 2013) since May 14 is 6-2 with a 2.25 ERA (48-IP, 12-ER) in 9 starts, ranking T-1st in the majors in wins and 8th in the AL in ERA. Hasn t yielded a HR in any of his 6 wins this season. Has won 3 consecutive road decisions, tying his career high (Aug 3-29, 2013) last road loss was April 15 at TOR. CURVEBALL PCT., MLB, 2015 A.J. Burnett, PIT 30.6 Nathan Karns, TB 27.4 Jose Quintana, CWS 26.7 Edinson Volquez, KC 24.5 James Shields, SD 22.3 Source: FanGraphs 2015 SPLITS vs. RH:.211 (34-161), 7-HR vs. LH:.250 (45-180), 2-HR Home: 2-4, 3.71 ERA (63.0-IP, 26-ER) Road: 2-0, 2.25 ERA (28.0-IP, 7-ER) KARNS vs. YANKEES CAREER Is 1-0 with a 3.07 ERA (14.2- IP, 5-ER) in 3 career starts/apps against the Yankees, all coming this season has gone 5, 4.2 and 5 IP those 3 starts, but has allowed 2 runs or fewer each time. YANKEE STADIUM Has faced them once here, on April 27 when he made what remains his shortest start of the season (4.2 IP) carried a shutout into the 5th but removed with 2 outs and the bases loaded and RH Brandon Gomes walked in a run. DOESN T TAKE MUCH Has received 2 runs or more of run support in 7 of 11 starts this season in those 7 starts, he is 6-0 with a 1.49 ERA (36.1-IP, 6-ER), the only no decision coming in the start he left due to injury has gotten 1 or fewer runs of support in 4 starts, and is 0-3 with a 7.10 ERA (19-IP, 15-ER) in those starts. vs. YANKEES Had never faced until this year, but has made 4 apps (1 start) this season, going 1-0 with a 2.00 ERA (9-IP, 2-H, 2-ER) most recent was May 14 at home, his only start against them, when he earned a 6-1 win over Chase Whitley didn t allow a hit after Jacoby Ellsbury singled to lead off the 1st 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 SO, 68 pit, 48 str only app in New York was April 28 in relief, when he threw a perfect 8th inn. 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. Has been ejected twice as manager: April 16 at TOR, May 10 vs. TEX.

3 . RAYS HITTER NOTES #9 JOEY BUTLER, OF Fri: 0-5, BB, R CLE Series: 2-7, RBI, BB, R Stand: 7-29, 2-RBI, 3-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.328 (19-58), 3-HR 2015:.306/.352/.461, 6-HR, 21-RBI, 5-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-8 RISP:.262 (11-42) vs. RH:.295 (36-122), 3-HR Batting.115 (3-for-26) over his last 7 games, since June 24 on Wed vs. CLE, broke up Carlos Carrasco s perfect game bid in the 7th (walk), and his no-hitter in the 9th (2-out, 0-2 single). Selected from Durham May 3 and received votes for AL Rookie of the Month for May (won by TEX Delino DeShields) and June (won by HOU Carlos Correa) in June hit.305/.353/.442 (29-for-95) with 3 HR, 12 RBI and 5 SB in June, in 25 games (24 starts). Since his call-up, ranks among AL rookie leaders in avg. (2nd), OBP (2nd), SLG (1st), 2B (10, T-2nd), XBH (16, 4th), HR (2nd), RBI (1st) and hits (55, 2nd). His.306 avg. would be the highest ever by a Rays DH (min. 100 PA) franchise record for a designated hitter is.279 (Jose Canseco, 1999). According to Baseball Reference, is batting.529/.529/.882 (18-for-34) when going to the opposite field, with 3 HR and 8 RBI. Has played in 51 games with 45 starts (32-DH, 12-LF, 1-RF) five of his 6 HR, including his last four, have come on the road (last June 19 at CLE). #13 ASDRUBAL CABRERA, INF Fri: 1-4, BB, R CLE Series: 2-11, 2B, 2-RBI, 2-BB, 2-R Stand: 12-36, 3-2B, 3B, HR, 5-RBI, 6-R vs. LH:.219 (14-64), 1-HR 2015:.225/.282/.351, 5-HR, 21-RBI, 3-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.250, 2-8) RISP:.162 (11-68) vs. RH:.226 (48-212), 4-HR Has only made 2 errors, fewest among major league shortstops (min. 50 G) has a.992 fielding pct., best among major league shortstops. Has played in 78 games with 73 starts (71-SS, 2-DH) batting.327/.373/.527 (18-for-55) in his last 15 games (since June 18). Had a game-tying RBI single in the 6th Thu vs. CLE on Tue vs. CLE, broke up Danny Salazar s perfect game bid with a 6th-inning walk. Tied season highs on Sun vs. BOS in hits (3) and RBI (2), his only start out of the leadoff spot this season and first since April 24, 2014 vs. KC. Ranks 4th on the team with 12 doubles and 16 multi-hit games had 8 multi-hit games in June, matching his total from the first two months. #19 CURT CASALI, C Fri: DNP CLE Series: 1-5, 2B Stand: 2-11, 2B vs. LH:.000 (0-3) 2015:.250/.286/.450, 1-HR, 1-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-3 RISP:.000 (0-4) vs. RH:.294 (5-17), 1-HR Broke up Danny Salazar s no-hit bid on Tue vs. CLE with a 6th-inning, 2-out double, his first this season (last Sep 21, 2014 vs. CWS). Has played in 8 games with 7 starts at catcher since his June 13 recall became the Rays 16th rookie used, tying the club record (2011, 2001). Threw out Michael Bourn attempting to steal on Tue vs. CLE has thrown out 2-of-his-last-5, after an 0-for-10 stretch vs. SB attempts. First career HR was June 17 at WAS (Zimmermann), joining Beckham, Mahtook, Dykstra and Butler as Rays with their first career HR this year. #7 DAVID DEJESUS, OF Fri: 1-2 CLE Series: 0-10 Stand: 2-30, 2-RBI vs. LH:.143 (1-7) 2015:.267/.322/.390, 5-HR, 24-RBI, 3-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.500, 1-2) RISP:.256 (11-43) vs. RH:.271 (51-188), 5-HR Is 2-for-his-last-31 batting.153/.222/.194 (11-for-72) with 5 RBI since June 1 thru May, batted.333/.383/.504 (41-for-123) with 5 HR and 19 RBI. His last HR was May 31 at BAL (Oliver Drake) his next homer will be No. 100 of his career is 1 HR shy of matching his total from Is 2-for-his-last-21 with RISP, dating back to his 6th-inning at-bat on May 20, after starting the season 9-for-22 (.409) with RISP. Has played in 68 games with 53 starts (34-LF, 19-DH) has made 19 starts at cleanup this season, compared to once in his career ( ) before that. #10 JAKE ELMORE, INF/OF Fri: DNP CLE Series: 0-7 Stand: 2-22, 2B, HR, 2-RBI, 3-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.316 (12-38), 1-HR 2015:.229/.277/.330, 2-HR, 15-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-8 RISP:.242 (8-33) vs. RH:.183 (13-71), 1-HR Is 1-for-his-last-21 and 2-for-his-last-30 batting.219/.267/.292 (21-for-96) with 5 XBH (4-2B, 1-HR) since his May 25 recall. Has more RBI (15) in 38 games (30 starts) with the Rays this season than he did in his career before this season (13 RBI in 87 career games). Has made 5 errors (last Tue vs. CLE), 2nd-most on the team has made 3 errors in innings at 1B, and 2 errors in 41 innings at 3B. Had a 2-run homer on June 27 vs. BOS, his first since April 22 vs. BOS (his first at-bat with the Rays), with 99 at-bats in between. Has made 30 starts (21-1B, 4-3B, 3-2B, 2-LF) at 5 9, is the shortest to ever appear in a game at 1B for the Rays. #11 LOGAN FORSYTHE, INF Fri: 0-4, BB, R CLE Series: 1-13, BB, R Stand: 9-33, 2B, HR, RBI, 5-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.259 (21-81), 5-HR 2015:.282/.368/.429, 8-HR, 32-RBI, 7-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-5 RISP:.200 (15-75) vs. RH:.291 (58-199), 3-HR Is 1-for-his-last-20 after recording multiple hits in 7 of his previous 12 games. Among AL second baseman, ranks in the top five in batting avg. (.282, 4th), OBP (.368, 2nd), SLG (.429, 4th) and XBH (24, T-4th). Only has 1 RBI in his last 15 games (since June 18), coming via solo homer on June 22 vs. TOR has already established career highs in RBI (32), HR (8) and 2B (15) and ranks among team leaders in RBI (2nd), HR (T-2nd), doubles (T-3rd), XBH (24, T-2nd) and multi-hit games (18, T-1st). Last night was his career-high 77th start (76, 2012) has played in 81 games with 77 starts (59-2B, 11-1B, 4-3B, 3-DH). On June 24 vs. TOR, broke up Marco Estrada s perfect game bid in the 8th on an infield single to 3B safe call was confirmed via replay review. Has been hit by pitch 10 times, 3rd in the AL trails KC Alex Gordon (11) and TB Brandon Guyer (11). #5 BRANDON GUYER, OF Fri: 0-2, SH (PH in 7th) CLE Series: 0-3, BB Stand: 3-15, 2B, RBI, 5-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.261 (23-88), 2-HR 2015:.267/.364/.373, 2-HR, 16-RBI, 9-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-6 RISP:.324 (11-34) vs. RH:.274 (20-73) His sac bunt last night in the 12th advanced Forsythe, who scored the go-ahead run before the blown lead. Has been hit by pitch 11 times (last Wed vs. CLE, 9th inning) in 189 PA, T-1st in the AL with KC Alex Gordon (11, in 293 PA). Has a.350 OBP since the start of June, despite a.188 batting avg. (9-for-48) over that span ranks 2nd on the team with a.364 OBP this season, trailing Forsythe (.368) his.324 avg. (11-for-34) with RISP ranks 2nd on the team (min. 10 AB with RISP) behind Loney (.357). Has 9 SB, 2nd on the team, one shy of Souza Jr. (10) had 6 SB in 115 career games entering this season ( , 2014). Has played in 62 games with 39 starts (24-LF, 7-CF, 7-RF, 1-DH) this season has started all 23 Rays games vs. left-handed starters, and 22 of 23 at leadoff batting.300/.364/.450 (6-for-20) with 1 HR and 6 RBI as a pinch-hitter, and.320/.414/.480 (8-for-25) in 23 games off the bench. #39 KEVIN KIERMAIER, OF Fri: 2-5, 3B, RBI, R, SB CLE Series: 1-17, 2B, R Stand: 9-38, 3-2B, RBI, 3-R vs. LH:.264 (14-53) 2015:.254/.287/.409, 4-HR, 16-RBI, 9-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.300, 3-10) RISP:.302 (16-53) vs. RH:.251 (52-207), 4-HR Last night at NYY, hit his 7th triple in the 5th inn., tying DET Rajai Davis for the major league lead in the 12th, delivered a go-ahead single before the bullpen blew the lead the next half-inning it was the latest in a game he d ever recorded an RBI. Ranks among team leaders in 2B (16, T-1st), XBH (27, 1st) and multi-hit games (18, T-1st) 39 of his last 45 starts have been at leadoff has 9 SB, all coming since May 16, 4th in the AL over that span his 15 3B since May 28, 2014 (his final call-up) rank T-1st with CWS Adam Eaton. In June, had 9 multi-hit games and hit.314/.337/.488 (27-for-86) in 26 games (20 starts), compared to.173/.221/.255 (17-for-98) in May. Has played 77 G with 65 starts (63-CF, 2-RF) has 7 OF assists, T-2nd among ML CF has made 1 E in 213 TC and leads the majors with 15.6 UZR, per FanGraphs Ultimate Zone Rating puts a run value to defense, attempting to quantify how many runs a player has saved (or given up) defensively. #21 JAMES LONEY, 1B Fri: 1-4, RBI, SF, CS CLE Series: -- Stand: -- vs. LH:.231 (6-26), 1-HR 2015:.274/.317/.372, 2-HR, 12-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.275, 3-8) RISP:.357 (10-28) vs. RH:.287 (25-87), 1-HR Reinstated from the 15-day DL (left middle finger fracture) yesterday after missing 36 games delivered a sac fly in his first PA was his second DL stint this season (also April 8-23), after none from Owns a career.408 avg. (42-for-103) at new Yankee Stadium, highest all-time (min. 100 AB) in his last 20 games here, Loney has 13 multi-hit games and six 3-hit games owns a career.340 avg. (69-for-203) vs. NYY, 2nd among actives (min. 200 AB) behind Howie Kendrick (.342). Hit.375/.422/.425 (15-for-40) in his last 11 games prior to the DL stint (May 13-24), raising his season avg. from.217 to.275. The Rays have used 7 players at 1B this year only the Angels (8) and Padres (8) have used more the others Dykstra, Elmore, Forsythe, Franklin, Krauss, Rivera hit a combined.201/.266/.335 (36-for-179) with 6 2B, 6 HR, 22 RBI and 16 runs scored at the position. Is 3 HR shy of 100 for his career batting.357 (10-for-28) with RISP, best on the team (min. 10 AB) hasn t made an error in 246 chances. #3 EVAN LONGORIA, 3B Fri: 2-5, RBI, 2B CLE Series: 2-14, R Stand: 11-38, 2-2B, HR, 2-RBI, 3-BB vs. LH:.328 (20-61), 2-HR 2015:.275/.351/.415, 8-HR, 35-RBI, 2-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.333, 3-9) RISP:.226 (14-62) vs. RH:.260 (58-223), 6-HR Ranks among team leaders in RBI (35, 1st), doubles (16, T-1st), HR (8, T-2nd), hits (78, 2nd), walks (32, T-1st) and runs scored (35, 2nd) ranks T- 2nd in the AL with 9 game-winning RBI (Nelson Cruz, 12) is the club s all-time leader in HR (192), 2B (242), XBH (446), RBI (670) and SLG (.488). Leads major league third basemen with a.978 fielding pct., which would be a club record for a 3B has made 4 errors in 179 chances. Batting.295/.364/.410 (23-for-78) with 3 2B, 2 HR and 9 RBI in his last 21 games (all starts) since June 12. Has a.434 OBP vs. LHP, 4th in the AL, compared to.325 OBP vs. RHP the Rays are 20-4 this season when he records an RBI.

4 #44 RENE RIVERA, C Fri: 2-4, 2 RBI, SF CLE Series: 1-6, 2B Stand: 3-21, 2-2B, HR, 2-RBI, BB, R vs. LH:.179 (12-67) 2015:.169/.205/.280, 4-HR, 19-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.500, 2-4) RISP:.200 (10-50) vs. RH:.164 (23-140), 4-HR Last night at NYY had a sac fly in the 5th and an RBI single in the 12th it was only his fifth multi-hit game of the season, but third since June 16. Has thrown out 9 of his last 15 potential base-stealers and 15 of his last 28 (53.6 percent) after starting the season 2-for-14 his 40.5 pct. eraser rate is 3rd in the majors, and his 17 CS ranks T-5th the highest pct. by a Rays catcher in club history was set by Toby Hall in 2003 (41.3). Made his team-leading 7th error Thu vs. CLE (catcher interference) ranks 1st among major league catchers with 7 errors. Has 4 HR this season, all of them coming at home vs. RHP (last Sat vs. BOS) five of his last 7 hits (since June 16) have gone for extra bases. Has made 62 starts (59-C, 2-1B, 1-DH) his.169 avg. would be the 2nd lowest in the majors if he qualified (SEA Mike Zunino,.164). #24 GRADY SIZEMORE, OF Fri: 3-4, R, 2B, CS CLE Series: 3-13, HR, 3-RBI, 2-R Stand: 6-18, 2B, HR, 4-RBI, 2-R vs. LH:.333 (3-9) 2015:.275/.310/.358, 1-HR, 10-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.625, 5-8) RISP:.308 (8-26) vs. RH:.270 (30-111), 1-HR Since being selected by the Rays June 28, has played in all 6 games (5 starts) while batting.409/.409/.636 (9-for-22) with 3 multi-hit games, 2 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 SB had multiple hits in only 5 of 39 games for the Phillies released by PHI on June 1, signed minor league deal with Rays June 15. Since May 1, is batting.326/.356/.430 (28-for-86) in 28 games hit.147/.194/.176 (5-for-34) in 17 games (7 starts) this April with the Phillies On Thu vs. CLE, made his first career start at cleanup (980th career start) and got his first SB since July 25, 2014 vs. ARI (with PHI). Broke up Cody Anderson s perfect game bid on Mon vs. CLE with a solo homer in the 7th, his first since Sep 3, 2014 at ATL (with PHI) snapped a career-high-tying 53 games with a homer (also April 13 July 26, 2014), going 143 at-bats in between. On Sun vs. BOS, his 3 hits tied Tino Martinez (March 30, 2004 vs. NYY) and Gerald Williams (April 3, 2000 at MIN) for the most in a Rays debut. #20 STEVEN SOUZA JR., OF Fri: 0-1, BB (PH in 10th) CLE Series: 0-10 Stand: 3-32, 3B, R vs. LH:.211 (12-57), 4-HR 2015:.208/.299/.409, 14-HR, 31-RBI, 10-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-25 RISP:.135 (7-52) vs. RH:.208 (43-207), 10-HR Hitless in his last 25 at-bats, a career-long streak, dating back to the 7th inning on June 23 vs. TOR has struck out 15 times during the skid. Ranks among team leaders in HR (14, 1st), RBI (31, 3rd), XBH (24, T-2nd), SB (10, 1st) and BB (32, T-1st) leads AL rookies in HR, XBH, RBI and BB. Ranks T-3rd in the majors with 8 outfield assists ranks 2nd in the majors with 104 SO, including a major-league-most 42 strikeouts looking. The last AL rookie to match his combination of HR (14) and SB (10) before the All-Star break was CAL Devon White in 1987 only five others (regardless) of rookie status can match that combination this season (and one in the AL): J. Upton, Goldschmidt, Machado, Rizzo and Braun. Is on pace for a club rookie record 28 HR (Longoria, 27, 2008) last HR was June 19 at CLE, off the clock in left field. RAYS BULLPEN NOTES #26 BRAD BOXBERGER, RH Last App: 7/3 at NYY (1-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 1-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: vs. LH:.206 (13-63), 2-HR 2015: , 2.48 ERA, 35 G Long Relief App: 1.1, 6/3 at LAA IR-RS: 10-3 vs. RH:.214 (12-56), 2-HR Last 5 apps have been scoreless has yielded a base runner in 10 of his last 11 apps beginning June 11 vs. LAA. Has 20 saves, 4th in the AL has a chance to become the 10th different Rays save leader in the last 11 seasons (since 2005). Has entered in the 7th (twice), 8th (4x), 9th (25x) and extras (4x) the Rays have been tied or had the lead in 34 of his 35 apps. According to Baseball Reference, 124 of his 136 BF 91.2 percent 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 2nd-highest rate in the majors, trailing Kevin Jepsen (93.3 pct.). Has made 35 apps, 28 scoreless has two blown saves: June 3 at LAA (Aybar game-tying SF) and June 13 vs. CWS (Gillaspie go-ahead HR). #31 XAVIER CEDEÑO, LH Last App: 7/3 at NYY (0.2-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: 0-2 vs. LH:.231 (12-52) 2015: 1-1-0, 3.09 ERA, 37 G Long Relief App: 1.1, 5/13 vs. NYY IR-RS: 28-4 vs. RH:.341 (14-41), 3-HR Since joining the Rays April 28, leads the majors with 32 apps (27 scoreless) and has compiled a 2.66 ERA (20.1-IP, 6-ER). 21 of his 32 apps for the Rays have been 0.2 IP or shorter has faced 1 batter 7 times. Yielded a 10th-inning solo homer to Mike Aviles on his first pitch Thu vs. CLE, snapping a streak of 7 straight scoreless apps. Has inherited 21 baserunners with the Rays has only allowed 2 to score (9.5 pct. 3rd in the AL) inherited 7 runners with the Nationals. First career win came June 20 at CLE, in his 102nd career app, most apps before a win since TEX Brian Shouse in 2004 (112th app) source: Elias.. #54 STEVE GELTZ, RH Last App: 7/3 at NYY (L, 1.1-IP, 3-H, 4-R/ER, 1-BB, 3-SO, 1-HR) Saves-Opps: 2-2 vs. LH:.197 (13-66), 1-HR 2015: 1-4-2, 3.76 ERA, 37 G, 2 GS Long Relief App: 2.0, 2x-last 6/24 vs. TOR IR-RS: 17-2 vs. RH:.164 (11-67), 3-HR Lost last night s game at NYY, allowing a walk-off, 3-run homer in the 12th to Brian McCann his 4 runs allowed were a career high it was his second career walk-off loss, the first coming on May 29 at BAL (J.J. Hardy single). His ERA has increased from 2.10 to 3.76 over his last 4 apps, as he s allowed 8 R/ER in 4 IP on Tue vs. CLE yielded a 3-run homer to Giovanny Urshela allowed 9 hits over those 4 apps, matching his total from his prev. 24 apps (1 start) combined, from April 29 June 24. Has inherited 17 baserunners this season and only allowed two to score (11.8 pct. 5th in the AL). Of his 35 relief apps this season, 26 have been scoreless has also made 2 starts, both in interleague games at NL parks. On June 24 vs. TOR, allowed an 11th-inning single to Ezequiel Carrera to end a club-record streak of 32 consecutive batters retired. #47 BRANDON GOMES, RH Last App: 7/3 at NYY (1-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 2-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.234 (11-47), 1-HR 2015: 1-3-0, 2.70 ERA, 27 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 3x-last 4/29 at NYY IR-RS: 23-6 vs. RH:.278 (15-54), 3-HR Yielded 2 walks last night at NYY and has 4 BB in his last 4 games, after allowing only 3 BB in 24 games prior to that. On June 24 vs. TOR allowed a 12th-inning homer to Chris Colabello his 4 HR allowed are one shy of a career high. Has yielded run(s) in 3 of his last 8 apps, compared to 4 of his first 20 apps has entered with runners on base in 12 of 28 apps, and recorded at least 4 outs in 6 of 28 apps has inherited a team-high 23 baserunners. In his career, has held righties to.213/.283/.350 (64-for-300), while lefties have hit.282/.357/.456 (58-for-206). #40 KEVIN JEPSEN, RH Last App: 7/3 at NYY (0.1-IP, 3-H, 3-R/ER, 2-BB, 1-SO, 1-HR) Saves-Opps: 5-9 vs. LH:.273 (18-66), 3-HR 2015: 1-5-5, 3.41 ERA, 38 G Long Relief App: 1.1, 4/29 at NYY IR-RS: 11-5 vs. RH:.203 (13-60), 1-HR Blew a save last night at NYY retired only 1 of his 6 BF yielded a 3-run homer to Mark Teixeira, then walked the next 2 batters and was removed. According to Baseball Reference, 140 of 150 BF have been in Late & Close situations, highest rate in the majors see Boxberger notes for details. Has made a team-leading 38 apps, T-3rd in the AL the Rays have been tied or had the lead in 37 of his 38 apps only other app was a 1-run defecit. Has yielded 18 BB, T-1st among AL relievers, and is on pace for a career-high 36 BB allowed 23 BB last year; his career-high is 29 (2010). Took his career-high 5th loss on June 21 at CLE, tied for most among major league relievers allowed a walk-off sac fly to David Murphy. #57 JAKE MCGEE, LH Last App: 7/3 at NYY (0.1-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: 3-4 vs. LH:.182 (4-22), 1-HR 2015: 0-0-3, 1.56 ERA, 19 G Long Relief App: 1.0, 16x-last 7/2 vs. CLE IR-RS: 2-0 vs. RH:.150 (6-40) His last 15 apps spanning 14 IP have been scoreless, longest streak of scoreless apps by a Rays pitcher this season. Relieved Chris Archer last night at NYY and got the final out of the 7th inn., Jose Pirela swinging has retired his last 11 batters faced. Has 27 SO to 1 BB so far this season has struck out 27 of his 63 BF (42.8 percent) had 17 SO before his first walk on June 13 vs. CWS. Has entered in the 7th inning (6x), 8th (10x) and 9th (3x) according to Baseball Reference, 56 of 63 BF (88.9 percent) have been in Late & Close situations, 3rd-highest rate in the majors (min. 50 BF) behind Jepsen (93.3) and Boxberger (91.2) see Boxberger notes for details. Has brought his ERA down from 8.10 to 1.56 since yielding a grand slam to Kyle Seager in his 4th app of the season on May 26 vs. SEA. #50 EVERETT TEAFORD, LH Last App: 4/27 at NYY (2.1-IP, 4-H, 1-R/ER, 2-BB, 2-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.571 (4-7) 2015: 0-0-0, 3.86 ERA, 1 G Long Relief App: 2.1, 4/27 at NYY IR-RS: 1-1 vs. RH:.000 (0-3) Selected from Triple-A Durham today as C.J. Riefenhauser was optoined at 31, is the oldest member of the current pitching staff. His lone appearance for the Rays this season was here at Yankee Stadium on April 27 pitched the final 2.1 IP of a 4-1 loss in a game started by Nathan Karns spent 3 days in the majors and was designated for assignment April 28 he accepted an outright assignment to Durham. Has started 13 games for Durham this year, going 4-6 with a 5.56 ERA (68-IP, 83-H, 42-ER, 18-BB, 46-SO, 8-HR) compiled a 3.00 ERA (24-IP, 8-ER) over his last 4 starts last pitched Mon at Toledo (Tigers), taking the loss (6-IP, 5-H, 3-R/ER, 69 pitches, 41 str). Held lefties to a.237 avg. (18-for-76) in Durham, compared to.330 (65-for-197) against righties. Spring Training: Went 2-1 with a 2.03 ERA (13.1-IP, 13-H, 4-R, 3-ER, 1-BB, 9-SO) in 6 apps (2 starts) non-roster invite was reassigned on March 30.

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 LAST HR OFF 15 MOST HITS GAME 15 MOST RBI GAME Butler 6/19 at CLE Carrasco 4, 5/31 at BAL 2, 5x-last, 6/12 vs. CWS Cabrera 6/23 vs. TOR Delabar 3, 4x-last, 6/28 vs. BOS 2, 3x-last, 6/28 vs. BOS Casali 6/17 at WAS Zimmermann 3, 6/17 at WAS - DeJesus 5/31 at BAL Drake 2, 14x-last, 6/17 at WAS 3, 2x-last, 4/12 at MIA Elmore 6/27 vs. BOS Miley 2, 6x-last, 6/17 at WAS 4, 5/26 vs. SEA Forsythe 6/22 vs. TOR Redmond 3, 6x-last, 6/26 vs. BOS 3, 5/11 vs. NYY Guyer 5/8 vs. TEX Claudio 3, 5/30 at BAL 4, 4/26 vs. TOR Kiermaier 6/3 at LAA Street 3, 6/22 vs. TOR 2, 4x-last, 5/7 vs. TEX Loney 5/3 vs. BAL Chen 4, 5/17 at MIN 3, 5/17 at MIN Longoria 6/27 vs. BOS Barnes 4, 4/25 vs. TOR 3, 4x-last, 6/20 at CLE Rivera 6/27 vs. BOS Barnes 3, 4/12 at MIA 4, 5/14 vs. NYY Sizemore 6/29 vs. CLE Anderson 4, 5/16 vs. ARI 2, 2x-last, 7/2 vs. CLE Souza Jr. 6/19 at CLE Atchison 3, 4x-last, 6/17 at WAS 3, 5x-last, 6/3 at LAA RAYS BY THE NUMBERS Current Streak: L6 When commit error: Hit homer: Current Record: Ahead after 6-7-8: 33-6/36-2/39-0 Homer with men on: 15-8 Home/Road: 21-27/21-13 Behind after 6-7-8: 2-26/1-29/0-33 Hit multiple homers: 12-5 Day/Night: 11-12/31-28 Tied after 6-7-8: 7-8/5-9/3-7 Score first: 30-8 Grass/Turf: 18-12/ run games: Score 5 or more: 20-7 vs. East: run games: 12-7 Score less than 5: vs. Central: 6-7 Extra innings: 2-6 Outhit opponents: vs. West: Win in last at-bat: 6 Outhit by opponents: 7-26 vs. National League: 6-3 Come-from-behind wins: 15 Collect 10 or more hits: 15-8 vs. RH/LH starters: 27-32/15-8 Opp. come-from-behind wins: 11 Opp. 10 or more hits: 5-16 Series W-L-T (home): Series W-L-T (road): Wearing white/gray/navy/lt. blue: 17-19/6-9/16-8/2-4 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, 2x-last, Wilson, 5/17 at MIN Long loss streak 6, 2x-last, June 28-Current Most runs, game, Opp 4, Gordon, 4/10 at MIA Most runs game, TB 12, 4/24 vs. TOR Most hits, game, TB 4, 3x-last, Butler, 5/31 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, 8x-last, Kiermaier, 6/15 vs. WAS Most runs, inn, Opp 7, 4/18 vs. NYY Most 2B, game, Opp 2, 3x-last, Smith, 5/25 vs. SEA Most hits, game, TB 19, 5/17 at MIN Most HR, game, TB 2, Longoria, 5/6 at BOS Most hits, game, Opp 23, 6/16 vs. WAS Most HR, game, Opp 2, 7x-last, Ramos, 6/16 vs. WAS Most hits, inn, TB 5, 4x-last, 6/18 at WAS Most RBI, game, TB 4, 2x-last, Rivera, 5/14 vs. NYY Most hits, inn, Opp 5, 4x-last, 6/16 vs. WAS 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 2, 23x-last, Moss, 7/1 vs. CLE Most HR, game, TB 3, 6x-last, 6/27 vs. BOS Most steals, game, TB 2, 7x-last, Guyer, 6/27 vs. BOS Most HR, game, Opp 5, 5/11 vs. NYY Most steals, game, Opp 3, DeShields, 5/7 vs. TEX Most x-base hits, game, TB 8, 3x-last, 5/31 at BAL Hitting Streak 10, Longoria, May Most x-base hits, game, Opp 7, 2x-last, 6/16 vs. WAS 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, Geltz, 4/29 at NYY 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, 3x-last, Colome, 6/26 vs. BOS Most strikeouts, game, Opp 16, 4/29 at NYY Most walks, game, Opp 6, Masterson, 5/6 at BOS Most LOB, game, TB 14, 6/22 vs. TOR Most SO, Team, TB 16, 4/29 at NYY 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, 6/9 vs. LAA Low-Hit Game 2, 3x-last, 5 Pitchers, 6/17 at WAS Most errors, game, Opp 3, 2x-last, 6/18 at WAS Consecutive Scoreless IP 16.0, Archer, April Longest game, time 4:30, 7/3 at NYY Shortest game, time 2:09, 5/30 at BAL Longest game, time (9 inn.) 3:33, 4/19 vs. NYY Shortest game, time (9 inn.) 2:09, 5/30 at BAL Grand Slams (-): - Back-to-Back (2): Dykstra/Forsythe (4/17 vs. NYY, A Warren), Forsythe/Butler (5/11 vs. NYY, C Sabathia) 2-HR games (1): Longoria-1 (5/6 at BOS, J Masterson/A Ogando) 3-HR games (-): - LAST HR & PLAYER SEASON HIGHS HOME RUNS 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 (1): Guyer-1 (4/26 vs. TOR, M Buehrle) Inside-the-park (-): - HOME RUNS 1R 2R 3R GS TOTAL Souza Jr Forsythe Longoria Butler Beckham Cabrera DeJesus Kiermaier Rivera Elmore Guyer Loney Mahtook 2 2 Casali 1 1 Dykstra 1 1 Franklin 1 1 Jennings TOTALS CATCHERS PCT CS ATT Casali Rivera Wilson TOTALS MISC. Game-Tying & Go-Ahead RBI: Longoria (16), Souza Jr. (13), Forsythe (10), Cabrera (7), DeJesus (7), Kiermaier (6), Guyer (5), Loney (5), Butler (4), Elmore (4), Rivera (4), Beckham (2), Wilson (2), Dykstra (1), Jennings (1), Sizemore (1) 2-Out RBI: DeJesus (10), Rivera (10), Forsythe (9), Kiermaier (8), Cabrera (7), Elmore (7), Souza Jr. (7), Loney (6), Beckham (5), Guyer (5), Longoria (5), Butler (4), Franklin (2), Mahtook (2), Wilson (2), Krauss (1), Sizemore (1) Outfield Assists: Souza Jr. (8), Kiermaier (7), DeJesus (2), Butler (1), Jennings (1) Bunt Singles: Cabrera (3), Kiermaier (2), Souza Jr. (2), Beckham (1), Franklin (1) Ejections: Cash-2 (4/16 at TOR, 8th inn.; 5/10 vs. TEX, 5th inn.), Cabrera-1 (6/22 vs. TOR, 5th 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) 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). 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). RUNS BY INNING X Total Opponent Tampa Bay INSTANT REPLAY CHALLENGES (since June 10) GAME CHALLENGED BY INN. PLAYER OF REFERENCE INITIAL CALL RULING DELAY June 10 vs. LAA Tampa Bay B1 Joey Butler Out at 2nd Overturned 2:00 June 12 vs. CWS Chicago B6 Jake Elmore Safe at Home Confirmed 1:46 June 13 vs. CWS Tampa Bay B1 Evan Longoria Out at 2nd Confirmed 1:19 June 13 vs. CWS Umpire B8 Steven Souza Jr. Out at 2nd Overturned 3:38 June 18 at WAS Washington B1 Denard Span Out at 2nd Overturned 2:32 June 18 at WAS Tampa Bay B2 Michael Taylor Out at 1st Confirmed 1:19 June 19 at CLE Tampa Bay T7 Logan Forsythe Out at 2nd Stands 3:32 June 23 vs. TOR Toronto B1 Logan Forsythe Safe at 1st Overturned 0:25 June 24 vs. TOR Toronto B8 Logan Forsythe Safe at 1st Confirmed 0:40 June 26 vs. BOS Boston B4 Logan Forsythe Safe at 2nd Overturned 2:07 June 26 vs. BOS Boston B5 Asdrubal Cabrera Safe at 1st Confirmed 1:45 June 28 vs. BOS Tampa Bay T9 Alejandro De Aza Safe at 2nd Overturned 1:44 June 29 vs. CLE Tampa Bay B9 Rene Rivera Out at 2nd Confirmed 0:41 July 3 at NYY Tampa Bay T9 Asdrubal Cabrera Out at 2nd Stands TBA July 3 at NYY New York B11 Evan Longoria Safe at 2nd Overturned TBA Rays Totals (bold): 30 challenges (7 overturned, 11 stand, 12 confirmed) Opp Totals: 25 challenges (11 overturned, 3 stand, 11 confirmed) Umpire Totals: 6 challenge (0 record keeping, 2 overturned, 0 stand, 4 confirmed)

6 May 1 Reinstated RH Alex Colome (pneumonia) from the 15-day DL. May 3 Placed OF Desmond Jennings (left knee bursitis) on 15-day DL, retroactive to April 26; selected OF Joey Butler from Durham. May 9 Placed LH Drew Smyly (left shoulder soreness) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 6; transferred RH Alex Cobb (right forearm tendonitis) to the 60-day DL; optioned INF Jake Elmore to Durham; recalled RH Matt Andriese from Durham; selected RH Andrew Bellatti from Durham. May 13 Transferred LH Drew Smyly (torn left labrum) to the 60-day DL; claimed RH Preston Guilmet off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and assigned him to Durham. May 15 Optioned RH Matt Andriese to Durham; reinstated LH Jake McGee (offseason elbow surgery) from the 15-day DL. May 17 Optioned RH Andrew Bellatti to Durham; reinstated INF Nick Franklin (left oblique strain) from the 15-day DL. May 23 Optioned INF Tim Beckham to Durham; recalled LH Enny Romero from Durham. May 24 Optioned LH Enny Romero to Durham; recalled RH Preston Guilmet from Durham. May 25 Optioned RH Preston Guilmet to Durham; placed 1B James Loney (left middle finger fracture) on the 15-day DL; recalled INF Jake Elmore and INF Tim Beckham from Durham. May 28 Reinstated INF Ryan Brett (left shoulder subluxation) from the 15-day DL and optioned him to Durham. May 30 Reinstated LH C.J. Riefenhauser (left shoulder inflammation) from the 15-day DL and optioned him to Durham. June 1 Placed INF Tim Beckham (strained right hamstring) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 31; recalled RH Andrew Bellatti. June 2 Designated RH Ernesto Frieri for assignment; recalled OF Mikie Mahtook from Durham. June 6 Optioned RH Andrew Bellatti to Durham; recalled LH Enny Romero from Durham. June 9 Placed RH Jake Odorizzi (strained left oblique) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 6; recalled RH Andrew Bellatti from Durham. RAYS ON THE DISABLED LIST (8) POS. PLAYER DL INJURY DATE ON RETRO FIRST DATE OFF GMS MISSED RECORD LHP Jeff Beliveau 60-day Left labrum tear April 17 April 16 June RHP Andrew Bellatti 15-day Right shoulder tendonitis June 12 June 10 June RHP Alex Cobb 60-day Tommy John surgery April 5 March 27 May OF John Jaso 60-day Left wrist contusion April 10 April 7 June OF Desmond Jennings 60-day Left knee bursitis May 3 April 26 June RHP Jake Odorizzi 15-day Left oblique strain June 9 June 6 June RHP Burch Smith 60-day Tommy John surgery April 8 - June LHP Drew Smyly 60-day Torn left labrum May 9 May 6 July Others (Games Missed): INF Tim Beckham (25, strained right hamstring, 16-9), INF Ryan Brett (34, left shoulder subluxation, 18-16), RH Alex Colome (22, pneumonia, 12-10), INF Nick Franklin (38, left oblique strain, 20-18), LH Jake McGee (36, offseason elbow surgery, 20-16), LH Matt Moore (80, Tommy John surgery, 42-38), 1B James Loney (15, mild right oblique strain, 8-7; 36, left middle finger fracture, 18-18), LH C.J. Riefenhauser (37, left shoulder inflammation, 18-19), LH Drew Smyly (16, left shoulder tendonitis, 8-8), RH Kirby Yates (50, strained right pectoral, 25-25) W-L BY POSITION (STARTS) RECENT TRANSACTIONS W-L BY BATTING ORDER (STARTS) C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH Beckham Brett Butler Cabrera Casali DeJesus Dykstra Elmore Forsythe Franklin Guyer Jaso Jennings Kiermaier Krauss Loney Longoria Mahtook Rivera Sizemore Souza Jr Wilson June 10 June 12 June 13 June 17 June 23 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 July 1 July 2 July 3 July 4 RAYS HITTERS vs. YANKEES Optioned LH Enny Romero to Durham; recalled RH Preston Guilmet from Durham; reinstated RH Kirby Yates (strained right pectoral) from the 15-day DL and optioned him to Durham. Designated C Bobby Wilson for assignment; placed RH Andrew Bellatti (right shoulder tendonitis) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 10; optioned RH Preston Guilet to Durham; recalled LH Enny Romero, LH C.J. Riefenhauser and RH Matt Andriese from Durham. Optioned OF Mikie Mahtook to Durham; recalled C Curt Casali from Durham. Optioned LH C.J. Riefenhauser to Durham; selected RH Ronald Belisario from Durham. Optioned LH Enny Romero to Durham; recalled RH Kirby Yates from Durham. Acquired 1B/OF Marc Krauss from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for minor league RH Kyle Winkler; optioned INF Nick Franklin to Durham. Selected 1B/OF Marc Krauss from Durham. Reinstated INF Tim Beckham (strained right hamstring) from the 15-day DL and optioned him to Durham. Transferred OF Desmond Jennings (left knee bursitis) to the 60-day DL; optioned RH Matt Andriese to Durham; selected OF Grady Sizemore from Charlotte. Designated RH Ronald Belisario for assignment; optioned RH Kirby Yates to Durham; recalled RH Preston Guilmet and LH C.J. Riefenhauser from Durham. Reinstated LH Matt Moore (Tommy John surgery) from the 60-day DL; optioned INF Marc Krauss to Durham. Reinstated 1B James Loney (left middle finger fracture) from the 15-day DL; optioned RH Preston Guilmet to Durham. Optioned LH C.J. Riefenhauser to Durham; designated 1B Marc Krauss for assignment; selected LH Everett Teaford from Durham CAREER PLAYER G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP Butler Cabrera Casali DeJesus Elmore Forsythe Guyer Kiermaier Loney Longoria Rivera Sizemore Souza Jr RAYS PITCHERS vs. YANKEES 2015 CAREER PLAYER W L SV IP H ER SO ERA AVG W L SV IP H ER SO ERA AVG Archer Boxberger Cedeño Colome Geltz Gomes Jepsen Karns McGee Moore Ramirez Teaford