SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017 at LOS ANGELES ANGELS RH Alex Cobb (7-6, 3.75) vs. RH J.C. Ramírez (8-7, 4.46)

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1 SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017 at LOS ANGELES ANGELS RH Alex Cobb (7-6, 3.75) vs. RH J.C. Ramírez (8-7, 4.46) First Pitch: 9:07 p.m. ET Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, Calif. TV: Fox Sports Sun Radio: WDAE 620 AM Game No.: 92 (48-43) Road Game No.: 46 (21-24) All-Time Game No.: 3,168 (1,468-1,699) All-Time Road Game No.: 1,582 ( ) April: May: June: July: 6-3 RAY MATTER Last night the Rays won, 2-1, in 10 innings on a go-ahead double by 2B Brad Miller, scoring C Wilson Ramos twice in their last 3 games the Rays have won when scoring 2 runs or fewer (1-0 on Sat vs. BOS); they had only one such win in their first 88 games of the season (April 25 at BAL, 2-0) it was their first win on 4 hits or fewer since Aug 4, 2016 vs. KC (4 hits, won 3-2) it was their third consecutive win, putting them 5 games over.500 for the first time since they were through June 30, 2015 and the first time this late in the season since finishing the 2013 campaign at the highwater mark under third-year Manager Kevin Cash is 10 games over.500 (40-30 through June 20, 2015). Last night was the Rays sixth straight extra-inning victory, the longest win streak in club history within a season, and one shy of the longest overall (7 straight, ) they improved to 7-3 in extras this year. The Rays have shown the majors 5th-best improvement in winning pct., from.420 in 2016 to.527 in 2017 (+.107) they trail the D-backs (+.163), Astros (+.159), Twins (+.142) and Dodgers (+.119). Rays starting pitchers own a 4.02 ERA, 2nd lowest in the AL behind the Astros (3.86). After the All-Star break the Rays first 12 games are against opponents currently under.500, with 3 games each at LAA, at OAK, vs. TEX, vs. BAL. The Rays have won or split 14 of their last 17 series (10-3-4), dating back to May at BOS. A.L. EAST STANDINGS Boston Tampa Bay New York Baltimore Toronto A.L. WILD CARD STANDINGS Tampa Bay New York Minnesota Kansas City Texas RAYS PASS YANKEES Last night s victory, combined with the Yankees walk-off loss in Boston, moved them into sole possession of second place in the AL East and into the first Wild Card position meaning if the season ended today, they would host the Yankees in the AL Wild Card Game last time they were alone in second place or better was through April 11 when they were 5-3 and tied for 1st, and the last time they were positioned this well so late in the calendar year was when they finished the 2013 season in 2nd place (92-71) and won the AL Wild Card through June 12, the Yankees were a season-high-tying 15 games over.500 (38-23), up 4.0 games on Boston and up 6.5 games on the Rays since then, the Rays have gone and the Yankees have gone MARGINAL GAINS The Rays have won their last 5 one-run games their last loss by a one-run margin was June 14 at TOR (7-6) they are in one-run games this season after starting the year 6-10 in 2016, the Rays went (.325) in one-run games, the worst record of any team since the 2008 Braves (11-30,.268) and worst mark in franchise history. MILLER THE THRILLER In the Rays last 2 games, the Rays have won on late-inning hits by 2B Brad Miller: an RBI double in the 10th inning last night (off RH Cam Bedrosian), and a game-winning homer in the 8th on Sun vs. BOS (RH Joe Kelly) prior to these 2 games, Miller had recorded 6 go-ahead hits in the 8th inning or later in 539 games played he is the first Rays player to record go-ahead hits in the 8th inning or later in back-to-back team games since Jerry Sands did it in 2014, both times as a pinch-hitter, on June 15 at HOU (single off Jerome Williams in 8th) and June 16 vs. BAL (HR off Brian Matusz in 8th) Miller was reinstated from the DL (right groin strain) a week ago tonight, and in 4 games since is 5-for-13 (.385) with 2 2B, 1 HR and 4 RBI. FEATS OF FARIA, 7TH ED. With 6.2 innings of one-run ball last night, Anaheim native RH Jake Faria recorded a 7th consecutive quality start to begin his career since Baseball Reference data is available (1913), Faria is only the ninth pitcher to begin his career with 7 consecutive quality starts: 7+ Consecutive Quality Starts to Begin Career, Since Dave Ferris, BOS , 0.57 ERA 16 Steve Rogers, MON , 1.40 ERA 7 Ron Darling, NYM , 2.47 ERA 7 Scott Kamieniecki, NYY , 2.68 ERA 9 Joey Hamilton, SD , 1.94 ERA 9 Jered Weaver, LAA , 1.81 ERA 7 A.J. Griffin, OAK , 2.51 ERA 16 Masahiro Tanaka, NYY , 2.10 ERA 7 Jake Faria, TB , 2.00 ERA LIGHTS OUT Last night the Rays bullpen (LH Adam Kolarek, RH Tommy Hunter, RH Brad Boxberger, RH Alex Colomé) combined to record 10 outs on 32 pitches after Kolarek plunked Kole Calhoun on the first pitch thrown by the bullpen (and only pitch he threw last night), Hunter, Boxberger and Colomé retired all 10 BF in order all 5 of Boxberger s apps this season have been scoreless, and he has yet to allow a hit Colomé, who recorded his AL-leading 26th save, had his first outing without allowing a baserunner since May 29 at TEX he snapped a streak of 14 apps allowing a hit, the longest streak by a Rays reliever since RH Travis Harper (21) in Kolarek became the third pitcher in Rays history to hit a batter on his only pitch thrown he joined LH Trever Miller (June 8, 2004 vs. SF, Barry Bonds) and LH Scott Aldred (May 7, 1999 at CLE, David Justice). RAYS vs. ANGELS Last night the Rays extended their winning streak at Angel Stadium to 6 games, beginning June 2, 2015, tying their longest ever at this ballpark (also 2012) they have outscored the Angels during this streak Rays lead the season series, 3-2, having split a 4-game series at Tropicana Field, May the Rays have won the last 3 games on the heels of a 5-game losing streak to the Angels that dated back to 2016 Rays went 4-3 vs. LAA in 2016 (1-3 home, 3-0 road) Rays are all-time (37-47 home, road) and (.568) in the Rays era (since 2008). Since the start of 2010, the visiting team has dominated the matchup of these two clubs: the Angels are at Tropicana Field (and are in series play); and the Rays are 23-9 at Angel Stadium going in series play. 3B Evan Longoria homered and doubled last night, extending his hitting streak to a season-long 7 games (.360, 9-for-25) is a career.311/.376/.571 (37-for-119) hitter at Angel Stadium, with 10 2B, 7 HR and 20 RBI in 32 games. SOCAL SKILLS The Rays have seven players on their active roster and disabled list born within an hour of Anaheim: RH Brad Boxberger (Fullerton), RH Jake Faria (La Palma), 3B Evan Longoria (Downey), INF Trevor Plouffe (West Hills), RH Matt Andriese (Redlands), SS Matt Duffy (Long Beach) and INF Daniel Robertson (Upland). RAY-KING RAYS The Rays have hit 134 HR, 3rd in the AL and 4th in the majors they have hit 46 HR in the last 30 games, and 85 in the last 51 games last year they knocked a club-record 216 HR; this year they are on pace to eclipse that mark by 23 (239) the 1997 Mariners hold the major league record of 264 HR, led by Ken Griffey Jr. (56) through 91 games, their 134 HR are most in club history (prev. 122 in 2016), while their 430 runs are their most since 2013 (431) the Rays lead the majors with a club-record 11 back-to-back home runs, and no other team has more than 7 (Nationals) the Rays have outscored opponents (+78) in innings 1-thru-5, but have been outscored after that (-62). BACKSTOP POP Rays catchers have already amassed 16 HR (T-4th in majors) and 55 RBI (3rd in majors), compared to 18 HR and 55 RBI (4th fewest in majors) last season this puts them on pace for 28 HR, which would break the club record of 20 (2015 and 1999), and 98 RBI, which would tie the club record (1999) from , the Rays ranked last in the majors with 512 RBI from their catchers, and Rays catchers have ranked among the majors bottom 10 in RBI for each of the last 8 years. SEVERE SPLITS The Rays are (.581) vs. RH starters, 2nd-best record in the AL behind the Astros (46-18,.719) they are (.414) vs. LH starters, 2nd-worst record in the AL ahead of Toronto (7-15,.318) they own a.798 OPS vs. RHP (3rd best in AL) and a.707 OPS vs. LHP (5th worst in AL). WHO S HOT RF Steven Souza Jr. already has a career-high 56 RBI and 47 BB, and has equaled his career high with 17 HR is 1 RBI shy of Logan Morrison for the team lead over his last 10 games (since June 30) he is batting.325/.386/.650 (13-for-40) with 9 runs, 4 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI and 5 multi-hit games. OF Mallex Smith is batting.340/.411/.440 (34-for-100) since his June 9 recall ranks among AL leaders over that span in avg. (8th), OBP (10th) and SB (8, T-3rd). C Wilson Ramos has played in 10 games since returning from the 60-day DL, and has 3 HR and 10 RBI in that time 5 of his 9 hits have gone for extra bases. All-Star Events Time (ET) Probable Starting Pitchers (Rays vs. Opp.) TV Radio Sun., July 16 at LAA 3:37 p.m. RH Chris Archer (7-5, 3.95) vs. TBA Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM, Radio Luz 760 AM (Sp.) Mon., July 17 at OAK 10:05 p.m. RH Jake Odorizzi (5-4, 4.63) vs. RH Daniel Gossett (1-4, 6.23) Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM Tue., July 18 at OAK 10:05 p.m. LH Blake Snell (0-5, 4.85) vs. TBA Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM Wed., July 19 at OAK 3:35 p.m. RH Jake Faria (4-0, 2.00) vs. RH Sonny Gray (5-4, 3.72) Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM

2 LAST START On Sat vs. BOS, had his third scoreless start of the season and second scoreless start in his last 3 outings (also June 27 at PIT) ended his app without allowing a hit over his last 4.2 IP after a Mookie Betts 3rd-inning single, retired 11 straight until a E4 in the 7th inning went against Rick Porcello and was the third time in his career he was the winning pitcher in a 1-0 game: also April 12, 2014 at CIN (over Alfredo Simon) and Aug 21, 2014 vs. DET (over David Price) his line: W, 7.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 SO, 111 pit, 67 str. THE TURNAROUND Allowed a career-high 14 hits and career-high 9 runs on June 3 at SEA, but since then has pitched to a 2.38 ERA (41.2-IP, 11-ER) in his last 6 starts 3rd in the AL, min. 30 IP (see chart) has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 5 of these 6 starts, and 6 ER in the other included over this span is a pair of scoreless starts of 7 IP (or more) and 2 hits (or fewer) the only other AL pitchers to do that twice this season are MIN Ervin Santana (3) and BAL Ubaldo Jimenez (2). W-L ERA WHIP H/9 HR/9 BB/9 SO/9 AVG OBP SLG First 12 GS Last 6 GS AL Rank rd 3rd 6th 4th 4th 47th 6th 3rd 3rd TONIGHT S STARTER RH ALEX COBB (7-6, 3.75) + indicates AL rank since June 4 (min. 30 IP) PITCHING DEEPER Has gone 6 IP or more in 6 consecutive starts, matching the longest such streak of his career (also Aug 31 Sep 28, 2014) prior to this stretch, went 6+ IP in 7 of his first 12 starts. THE LONG BALL Has only allowed 2 HR in his last 6 starts his 0.94 HR/9 IP ratio for the season ranks 7th in the AL has allowed 12 HR, but a career-high 8 HR against right-handed batters (prev. 4, 2x-last 2014) his last 7 HR allowed have been to righties, and prior to this stretch only 13 of 48 HR allowed in his career were vs. RHB. PITCH SELECTION Has thrown his changeup a career-low 15.0 percent of the time this season, and his curveball a career-high 34.4 percent of the time in his career entering this season, his pitch distribution included 34.7 pct. changeups and 20.5 pct. curveballs. YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER BB SO HR Avg Charlotte Durham Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Major League Totals Minor League Totals AL ERA LEADERS, SINCE JUNE 4 (min. 30 IP) Corey Kluber, CLE 1.44 Jake Faria, TB 2.00 Alex Cobb, TB 2.38 Mike Fiers, HOU 2.41 Jose Quintana, CWS GAME LOG GAME DEC ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP P/K FINAL OPP. LEFT 4/5 vs. NYY W /56 W, 4-1 Pineda up, 4-1 4/10 at NYY L /67 L, 1-8 Pineda down, 4-1 4/16 at BOS /63 L, 5-7 Pomeranz up, 5-4 4/21 vs. HOU L /68 L, 3-6 Fiers tied, 3-3 4/26 at BAL /54 L, 4-5 Bundy down, 3-2 APRIL /2 at MIA W /61 W, 3-1 Volquez up, 3-0 5/7 vs. TOR L /64 L, 1-2 Biagini down, 2-1 5/12 at BOS W /66 W, 5-4 Porcello up, 5-3 5/17 at CLE W /76 W, 7-4 Tomlin up, 6-3 5/23 vs. LAA L /62 L, 0-4 Shoemaker down, 2-0 5/28 at MIN /60 W, 8-6 Gibson up, 3-1 MAY /3 at SEA L /60 L, 2-9 Gaviglio down, 9-1 6/9 vs. OAK W /65 W, 13-4 Triggs up, /15 at DET /74 L, 3-5 Verlander tied, 2-2 6/20 vs. CIN W /73 W, 6-5 Garrett up, 6-2 6/27 at PIT /66 W, 4-2 (10) Williams up, 2-0 JUNE /2 at BAL L /61 L, 1-7 Gausman down, 7-0 7/8 vs. BOS W /67 W, 1-0 Porcello up, 1-0 JULY TOMORROW S STARTER RH CHRIS ARCHER (7-5, 3.95) LAST START On Sun vs. BOS, allowed homers to his first (Mookie Betts) and last (Dustin Pedroia) batters faced all 3 runs scored on the pair of homers has allowed 13 HR this season and 4 HR have come in the 7th inning or later; 3 go-ahead homers and 1 game-tying homer made the 145th start of his career, all with the Rays, passing Scott Kazmir for 3rd in club history behind James Shields (217) and David Price (170) this was the second time he faced Price and it was the sixth time two former Rays Opening Day starters faced each other his line: ND, 6.2 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 8 SO, 2 HR, 108 pit, 66 str. ALL-STAR Was added to the AL All-Star Team roster as one of several replacements (did not pitch) it was his second All-Star selection (2015), joining David Price (4) and Scott Kazmir (2) as the only Selected by Indians Manager Terry Francona to join the AL coaching staff for the 2017 All-Star Game, his first career All-Star appearance as a player, coach or manager joined Larry Rothschild in 2000 and Joe Maddon and his entire coaching staff in 2009 as Rays managers/coaches to go. On May 9 vs. KC, was ejected in the 3rd inning by 3B umpire Bill Welke, his sixth career ejection as a manager and second ejection this season. Is in his third season as Rays manager and at age 39, remains the majors youngest active skipper 5 months younger than SD Andy Green. Since returning from Tommy John surgery, opponents are batting.286 (32-for-112) in at-bats ending with the changeup prior to it, they hit.206 (188-for-913) against it, including postseason. THE BATTING ORDER Opposing 7-thru-9 hitters are batting.315/.355/.477 (41-for-130) with 9 2B, 4 HR and 18 RBI against him the major league average for this split is.247/.313/.400. #16 KEVIN CASH, MANAGER DON T RUSH ME Averages 26.1 seconds between pitches, according to FanGraphs, 2nd in the majors to TEX Yu Darvish (26.2) and highest in his career in his 5 starts after returning from Tommy John last season, averaged 21.4 seconds between pitches his previous high before this season was 24.5 seconds in WATCH YOUR BACK Has 4 pickoffs, most among right-handed pitchers in the majors last pickoff was May 23 vs. LAA (Cliff Pennington) has gone 8 starts since then including lefties, only SD Clayton Richard (6) and DET Daniel Norris (5) have more this season his 4 pickoffs are the most by a Rays right-handed pitcher since James Shields (13) in 2011 had 5 career pickoffs entering this year. OFF-AND-ON Has made 23 starts since returning from Tommy John surgery and has yielded 4 runs (or more) in 10 of them (43.5 pct.), compared to 20 of his 81 career starts (24.7 pct.) before it has made 18 starts this season and allowed 4 runs (or more) 7 times, which is already the 2nd most in his career, ahead of 2012 (8) in his 13 starts when yielding 3 runs or fewer since returning from Tommy John surgery, he is 7-1 with a 1.83 ERA (83.2-IP, 17-ER). MILESTONE His start on June 15 at DET was the 100th of his career, the seventh Ray all-time to reach 100 starts with the team joined James Shields (217), David Price (170), Chris Archer (145), Scott Kazmir (144), Jake Odorizzi (112) and Jeremy Hellickson (108). SEEKING DURABILITY Last season was the fourth straight year he missed six weeks or more of action due to injury, and the fifth time in six major league seasons overall he missed time in 2016 and 2015 recovering from Tommy John surgery, in 2014 with a left oblique strain, in 2013 following a concussion suffered on a line drive to the head and in 2011 due to thoracic outlet syndrome. Rays pitchers named to multiple All-Star Teams this was the eighth straight season the Rays have had a pitcher named an All-Star; only the Yankees (11) have a longer streak in the AL. vs. ANGELS Is 5-1 with a 2.48 ERA (36.1-IP, 10-ER) in 6 career apps (all starts) against the Angels has a 4-game winning streak, matching Matt Moore ( ) for the longest in club history against them has allowed 1 run or fewer in 4 of his 6 starts, including a pair of scoreless starts last faced them on May 6, 2016 at LAA (6-IP, 5-H, 0-R) is 3-1 with a 2.31 ERA (23.1-IP, 6-ER) in 4 starts at Angel Stadium, and 3-0 with a 0.46 ERA (19.2-IP, 1-ER) in his last 3 starts here SPLITS vs. RH:.273 (69-253), 8-HR vs. LH:.230 (44-191), 4-HR Home: 4-3, 2.64 ERA (47.2-IP, 14-ER) Road: 3-3, 4.52 ERA (67.2-IP, 34-ER) COBB vs. ANGELS CAREER Is 1-2 with a 6.51 ERA (27.2- IP, 20-ER) in 5 career apps (all starts) against the Angels is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA (16-IP, 12-ER) in 3 starts at Angel Stadium, and last pitched there in Aug 2012 faced them earlier this season, on May 23 at home and yielded back-toback homers to his first 2 BF (Cameron Maybin, Mike Trout), on his fifth and sixth pitches of the game, then wasn t charged another run until the 8th (both inherited runners scored) became the second pitcher in club history to allow back-toback homers to start a game. His 15 SO on June 2, 2015 at LAA remain tied for the franchise record (James Shields, Oct 2, 2012 vs. BAL). Is the fifth manager in Rays history is the sixth Tampa-born manager in ML history and second to manage the Rays joins Hall of Famers Al Lopez and Tony La Russa, Lou Piniella, Dave Miley and John Hart. Played 12 professional seasons as a catcher, including parts of eight seasons in the majors ( ) spent two years ( ) in the Rays org. Played in the 1989 Little League World Series (Tampa Northside LL), 1999 College World Series (Florida State) and earned World Series rings in 2007 (Red Sox) and 2009 (Yankees).

3 RAYS HITTER NOTES #18 PETER BOURJOS, OF Fri: 0-0 (def. rep.) BOS Series: 1-5, HR, RBI, R Trip: 2-7, BB, 2-R vs. LH:.250 (14-56), 2-HR 2017:.242/.294/.432, 4-HR, 8-RBI, 3-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-3 RISP:.200 (3-15) vs. RH:.231 (9-39), 2-HR Batting.308/.341/.564 (12-for-39) in 19 games (10 starts) since returning from the DL was batting.196/.262/.339 prior to his DL stint (tennis elbow). All 4 HR have been solo shots, and his last 2 HR have come against LHP last homered on July 6 vs. BOS, a go-ahead HR off Chris Sale (5th inn.). Has appeared in 53 games with 24 starts (16-LF, 6-CF, 2-RF), including 22 starts against LH starters hit.301/.333/.361 (25-for-83) vs. LHP in Has been used 19 times as a defensive replacement, 4 times as a PH and 6 times as a PR off the bench, is batting.238 (5-for-21) with 2 HR. #10 COREY DICKERSON, OF Fri: 0-4 BOS Series: 2-13, 2-2B, RBI Trip: 6-30, 2-2B, 2-RBI, 4-BB, 4-R vs. LH:.315 (34-108), 3-HR 2017:.308/.351/.542, 17-HR, 42-RBI, 2-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-5 RISP:.333 (20-60) vs. RH:.305 (73-239), 14-HR Batting.105/.186/.211 (4-for-38) with 4 2B, 3 RBI, 4 BB and 14 SO over his last 11 games (10 starts), bringing his avg. down from.333 to.308. Tied for the AL lead with 33 multi-hit games, along with HOU Carlos Correa and HOU George Springer ranks among AL leaders in hits (107, T-3rd), extra-base hits (44, 5th), doubles (24, T-6th), triples (3, T-6th), total bases (188, 4th), runs (60, 7th), SLG (.542, 10th) and OPS (.893, 10th), Won the AL DH fan vote to start the All-Star Game and became the fourth Ray to start an All-Star Game, following 3B Evan Longoria (2010), LF Carl Crawford (2010) and LH David Price (2010) Longoria (2009) and DH José Canseco (1999) were also elected starters but did not play. His 34 hits vs. LHP are a career high and his.315 avg. vs. LHP ranks 2nd in the AL among LHB his 3 HR vs. LHP match a career high (2014). Finished with 107 hits in the first half, most by a Ray since Carl Crawford (109) in 2009 and three shy of Crawford s club record (110 hits in 2004). Is swinging at 58.8 percent of his pitches seen, 3rd-highest in the majors swings at 46.7 pct. of pitches out of the strike zone, 2nd in the majors. Has appeared in 86 games with 81 starts (46-DH, 35-LF) has made starts this season batting leadoff (41), 2nd (35), 3rd (1), 5th (3) and 6th (1). #21 TAYLOR FEATHERSTON, INF Fri: DNP BOS Series: 0-5, BB Trip: 0-7, BB, R vs. LH:.154 (2-13) 2017:.184/.267/.368, 2-HR, 5-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-15 RISP:.111 (1-9) vs. RH:.200 (5-25), 2-HR Hitless in his last 15 AB, dating back to the 4th inning on June 25 vs. BAL was batting.269/.323/.538 (7-for-26) with 2 HR prior to this stretch. Has appeared in 16 games with 10 starts (8-2B, 1-3B, 1-SS) twice has come off the bench to play first base, his first career action there. Has 2 HR since joining the Rays, matching his career total from 197 games (120 starts) with the Angels (2015) and Phillies (2016). According to Fangraphs, has been credited with 9 Defensive Runs Saved over innings in his career, the majority of his innings at 2B. #11 ADEINY HECHAVARRIA, INF Fri: 0-4 BOS Series: 0-10 Trip: 9-27, 2B, 3-RBI, BB, R vs. LH:.304 (7-23), 1-HR 2017:.255/.266/.330, 1-HR, 9-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-20 RISP:.292 (7-24) vs. RH:.241 (20-83) Is 0-for-his-last-20 has appeared in 12 games with 11 starts, all at shortstop, with TB hit.571 (8-for-14) with 3 RBI in his first 4 games. As a shortstop, has made one error in 117 chances for a.991 fielding pct. has 20 Defensive Runs Saved since 2015, 6th among shortstops. On July 8 vs. BOS, his play to knock down a liner off the bat of Sandy Leon and throw him out was No. 4 on ESPN s SportsCenter Top 10 Plays. Acquired from the Marlins for minor league RH Ethan Clark and minor league OF Braxton Lee appeared in 9 rehab games before the trade. #3 EVAN LONGORIA, 3B Fri: 2-4, 2B, HR, RBI, R BOS Series: 5-15, 2-2B, 2-RBI, R Trip: 9-32, 2-2B, 5-RBI, 2-R vs. LH:.204 (21-103), 5-HR 2017:.261/.319/.440, 13-HR, 54-RBI, 3-SB Current Hitting Streak: 7G (.360, 9-25) RISP:.329 (25-76) vs. RH:.286 (70-245), 8-HR Batting.311/.376/.571 (37-for-119) in his career at Angel Stadium, with 10 2B, 7 HR and 20 RBI in 32 games was born in nearby Downey, Calif. Batting.313 (21-for-67) with 6 2B, 3 HR and 16 RBI over his last 17 games yesterday at LAA, had both of the team s hits off Ricky Nolasco. Has 8 sacrifice flies, tied with SF Brandon Crawford for most in the majors they were a club record for the first half, passing Matt Joyce in Has hit.228/.288/.392 (39-for-171) with 6 HR on the road this season, compared to.294/.348/.486 (52-for-177) with 7 HR at Tropicana Field. Batting a career-low.204 (21-for-103) vs. LHP entered this season batting.290 in his career vs. LHP (prev. low for a season is.242 in 2008). Is the Rays all-time leader in home runs, RBI, doubles, extra-base hits, total bases, games, service time and walk-off hits (last June 10 (G1) vs. OAK). Has started 88 games (80-3B, 8-DH) since the start of the 2013 season, leads the majors with 730 games played next is SEA Kyle Seager (725). #13 BRAD MILLER, INF Fri: 1-4, 2B, RBI, E4 BOS Series: 4-9, 2B, HR, 3-RBI, 2-BB, R Trip: -- vs. LH:.229 (11-48), 1-HR 2017:.211/.353/.342, 3-HR, 18-RBI, 4-SB Current Hitting Streak: 4G (.385, 5-13) RISP:.179 (7-39) vs. RH:.202 (21-104), 2-HR Is the first Ray with go-ahead hits in the 8th inning or later in back-to-back team games since Jerry Sands on June 15-16, 2014 at HOU, vs. BAL yesterday at LAA, his 10th-inning double scored Wilson Ramos, and on Sun vs. BOS he had a 2-run, go-ahead homer off Joe Kelly in the 8th inn. Has hit safely in all 4 games since returning from the DL (right groin strain) on July 6, batting.385/.467/.769 (5-for-13) with 2 2B, 1 HR and 4 RBI. On Sun vs. BOS, had his first homer since May 9 vs. KC, but played in only 10 games (8 starts) in between due to a pair of DL stints it was the third time in his career he had a go-ahead homer in the 8th inning or later, following Aug 4, 2016 vs. KC (8th inn.) and June 20, 2014 at KC (9th inn.). Has 34 BB in 187 PA this season (5.5 PA/BB), resulting in a 142-point diff. between his avg (.211) and OBP (.353) has 8 multi-bb games. Has 10 errors (7 on the road), tied for most among ML 2B with BAL Jonathan Schoop and MIL Jonathan Villar has a.949 fielding pct. Has appeared in 46 games with 41 starts, all at 2B prior to this season, he had 18 career starts at 2B, but none since Sep 6, 2015 at OAK. #7 LOGAN MORRISON, 1B Fri: 0-4 BOS Series: 3-14, 2B, 3-BB, 3-R Trip: 9-26, 2B, 2-HR, 3-RBI, 5-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.237 (18-76), 4-HR 2017:.254/.363/.556, 24-HR, 57-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-14 RISP:.128 (10-78) vs. RH:.260 (57-219), 20-HR Ranks among AL leaders in HR (24, T-4th), RBI (57, T-9th), extra-base hits (40, T-10th), walks (50, 4th), SLG (.556, 8th) and OPS (.919, 8th). Hitless in his last 14 AB has a season-long homerless drought and only 2 HR in his last 14 games, both coming on July 1 at BAL (Dylan Bundy). Leads the team with 57 RBI despite batting.128 (10-for-78) with RISP, lowest in the majors (min. 50 AB) is 0-for-his-last 13 with RISP. On Sat vs. BOS, snapped a 27-game on-base streak which was the longest by a Ray since Evan Longoria (34) from Sep 19, 2012 April 23, His 24 HR are a career high (prev. 23, 2011) and were the most by a Rays player before the All-Star break since Carlos Peña (24) in 2009 his 4 HR vs. LHP are his most since 2012 (4) was an Esurance Final Vote candidate to make the AL All-Star team but finished fifth in the fan voting. Has appeared in 86 games with 79 starts (77-1B, 2-DH) has 16 HR on the road, tied for most in the majors along with KC Mike Moustakas. #2 SHANE PETERSON, OF Fri: 0-3 BOS Series: 1-2 Trip: 3-10, 2-2B, 2-BB vs. LH:.167 (1-6) 2017:.246/.319/.410, 2-HR, 10-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-4 RISP:.250 (4-16) vs. RH:.255 (14-55), 2-HR Batting.217/.321/.435 (5-for-23) with 2 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI and 3 BB since his June 23 selection to begin his second stint (also April 14 May 2). Both HR have come on days he was selected to the active roster from Triple-A Durham (April 14 at BOS, Porcello; June 23 vs. BAL, Jimenez). Batting.571 (8-for-14) when putting the first pitch in play batting (2-for-2) with the bases loaded, a run-scoring single and 2-run double. Has appeared in 25 games with 16 starts (11-LF, 3-RF, 2-DH) with Triple-A Durham, hit.286 (48-for-168) with 10 HR and 30 RBI in 46 games. #14 TREVOR PLOUFFE, INF Fri: DNP BOS Series: 2-11 Trip: 2-11, R vs. LH:.299 (20-67), 1-HR 2017:.217/.275/.355, 8-HR, 15-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.250, 2-8) RISP:.109 (5-46) vs. RH:.180 (27-150), 7-HR Batting.229/.270/.343 (8-for-35) with 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI and 2 BB with the Rays has appeared in 13 games with 9 starts (5-DH, 2-1B, 2-3B). Has 8 HR this season between the Athletics and Rays seven of his 8 HR have been solo shots and seven of his 8 HR have come at home. Signed with the A s as a free agent prior to this season designated for assignment on June 15 and acquired by the Rays two days later for cash. Is a career.270/.345/.456 (207-for-766) hitter with 28 HR against LHP batting.299/.356/.358 (20-for-67) vs. LHP this season (.180 vs. RHP). With the Twins ( ), A s (2017) and Rays (2017), owns a career.244 avg., 154 2B and 104 HR hit 24 HR in 2012 and 22 HR in #40 WILSON RAMOS, C Fri: 1-4, R BOS Series: 4-10, 2-2B, HR, 4-RBI, 2-BB, 2-R Trip: 3-19, 2-HR, 6-RBI, BB, 3-R vs. LH:.333 (5-15), 1-HR 2017:.243/.293/.541, 3-HR, 10-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 4G (.357, 5-14) RISP:.182 (2-11) vs. RH:.182 (4-22), 2-HR Has 3 HR and 9 RBI in his last 7 games, and 10 RBI in his last 8 games reinstated from the 60-day DL to make his season debut on June 24. Five of his 9 hits since returning from the 60-day DL have gone for extra bases (3-HR, 2-2B), and all 3 HR have come with runner(s) on base. Has 6 GIDP in 37 AB, T-2nd on the team to Evan Longoria (12) last GIDP was yesterday at LAA with 2-on, 1-out in a tie game to end the 7th inn. On July 6 vs. BOS, had a pair of extra-base hits including a 6th-inning homer off Chris Sale, his first at Tropicana Field since June 16, Signed by the Rays as a free agent on Dec 12, 2016 suffered a torn ACL after leaping for a throw to home plate on Sep 26 vs. ARI (with WAS). Last season, elected to the NL All-Star Team, his first career selection established career highs in several categories including games (131), runs scored (58), hits (148), doubles (25), home runs (22), RBI (80), avg. (.307) and SLG (.496) won the NL s Silver Slugger Award among catchers.

4 #0 MALLEX SMITH, OF Fri: 0-3, BB BOS Series: 4-12, 3B, BB, R Trip: 8-28, 2-2B, BB, 5-R vs. LH:.333 (9-27) 2017:.325/.399/.415, 1-HR, 5-RBI, 11-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-4 RISP:.263 (5-19) vs. RH:.323 (31-96), 1-HR Since his June 9 recall, is batting.340/.411/.440 (34-for-100) ranks among AL leaders over that span in avg. (8th), OBP (10th) and SB (8, T-3rd). Has 27 SB in 108 career games has gone 11-for-15 in SB attempts this season, and his 11 SB are 1st on the team, ahead of Kevin Kiermaier (10). Has 4 bunt hits, T-7th in the majors and T-4th in the AL has had 12 bunt attempts, batting.364 (4-for-11) on them while being credited with 1 SAC. On July 5 at CHC, had a career-high 4 hits and became the second Ray all-time with a 4-hit game at Wrigley Field (Aubrey Huff on June 4, 2003). Has appeared in 36 games with 32 starts (23-CF, 9-LF) with Triple-A Durham, hit.311 (41-for-132) with 5 2B, 4 3B, 3 HR and 16 SB in 30 games. #20 STEVEN SOUZA JR., OF Fri: 0-3, BB BOS Series: 5-15, 2B, HR, RBI, 2-BB, 4-R Trip: 10-34, 3-2B, 2-HR, 7-RBI, BB, 6-R vs. LH:.274 (26-95) 2017:.268/.368/.495, 17-HR, 56-RBI, 4-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-3 RISP:.284 (23-81) vs. RH:.266 (58-218), 17-HR Batting.325/.386/.650 (13-for-40) with 4 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI and 4 BB over his last 10 games (all starts) dating back to June 30 at BAL. Has 17 HR, tying his career high (2016) all 17 HR have come against RHP no other player in the majors has as many without one vs. LHP has a career-high 56 RBI (prev. 49, 2016), one shy of Logan Morrison (57) for the team lead only has 1 RBI in his last 6 games (since July 5). Ranks among AL leaders in RBI (56, T-11th), multi-rbi games (18, T-2nd), times on base (134, 10th) and walks (47, T-6th) had 31 BB in Averaging AB/HR over his last 43 games (163-AB, 12-HR), since May 24, compared to 30.0 AB/HR through his first 42 games (41 starts). Has appeared in 85 games with 84 starts (79-RF, 3-DH, 2-CF) has a.405 OBP and.524 SLG in 42 games (41 starts) at home this season. #45 JESÚS SUCRE, C Fri: DNP BOS Series: 0-2, RBI Trip: 3-10, 2B, HR, RBI, R vs. LH:.172 (5-29), 1-HR 2017:.245/.265/.396, 4-HR, 21-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-5 RISP:.367 (11-30) vs. RH:.273 (21-77), 3-HR Batting.333 (8-for-24) in his last 8 games (7 starts), raising his avg. from.220 to.245 has 2 HR over this span, matching his total before that. On July 8 vs. BOS, became the first Rays catcher to drive in the only run of a 1-0 victory since Ryan Hanigan had a solo HR on Sep 12, 2014 at TOR. His 4 HR and 21 RBI are both career highs prev. high was 7 RBI (2015) has 18 RBI out of the No. 9 spot in the order, T-3rd in the majors. Batting.367 (11-for-30) with RISP and.288 (15-for-52) with runner(s) on base in comparison, has hit.204 (11-for-54) with the bases empty. Has appeared in 35 games (28 starts) at catcher has 3 catcher pickoffs, most in the AL and tying the club record set by Toby Hall in Has thrown out 4 of 16 attempted base stealers has thrown out 28.3 percent in his career, including 43.5 pct. (10 of 23) with Seattle in RAYS BULLPEN NOTES #26 BRAD BOXBERGER, RH Last App: 7/14 at LAA (W, 1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.000 (0-10) 2017: 2-0-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 G Long Relief App: 1.0, 5x-last 7/14 at LAA IR-RS: -- vs. RH:.000 (0-5) Has recorded the win in consecutive apps, pitching the 9th inn. yesterday at LAA (3 groundball outs on 12 pit.) and the 8th inn. on Sun vs. BOS. All 5 apps this season have been scoreless, and he has yet to allow a hit hasn t allowed a hit in his last 9 apps, dating back to Sep 25, Seven of his 15 outs have come via strikeout, including strikeouts of all 3 BF on June 30 at BAL, returning from the 60-day DL (right flexor strain). Made a combined 8 rehab apps (4 starts) with Class-A Charlotte and Triple-A Durham, going 0-1 with a 7.04 ERA (7.2-IP, 6-ER), 7 BB and 13 SO. Last season, endured two trips to the DL, costing him a total of 99 games pitched in only one game over the first four months of last season. #37 ALEX COLOMÉ, RH Last App: 7/14 at LAA (S, 1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: vs. LH:.219 (16-73), 2-HR 2017: , 3.67 ERA, 39 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 2x-last 5/28 at MIN IR-RS: 17-2 vs. RH:.259 (21-81), 1-HR Yesterday at LAA, had a perfect 10th on 8 pitches, including a Mike Trout strikeout to end the game it was his first app without allowing a hit since May 29 at TEX, going 14 apps in between was the longest such streak by a Rays reliever since Travis Harper (21) from April 20 July 6, Has recorded the save in his last 6 apps, and his last 4 apps have been scoreless in his 5 apps prior to this, he allowed 10 R/ER in 5 IP. Has 26 SV, most in the AL and 2nd in the majors behind COL Greg Holland (28) has 6 SV of 4 outs or more this season, most in the AL. Dating back to the 2016 All-Star break, he leads the majors with 44 saves, ahead of LAD Kenley Jansen (42) and TOR Roberto Osuna (40). Has converted 26 of his 30 save opportunities (86.7 pct.), but his four blown saves are already more than he had last season (37 SV, 3 BSV). Pitched for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic during spring training, going 1-0 with a 4.15 ERA (4.1-IP, 2-ER) in 5 apps. #17 JUMBO DÍAZ, RH Last App: 7/7 vs. BOS (1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 1-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: 0-3 vs. LH:.289 (11-38), 2-HR 2017: 1-3-0, 5.02 ERA, 29 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 3x-last 6/24 vs. BAL IR-RS: 20-7 vs. RH:.247 (18-73), 1-HR On July 7 vs. BOS, pitched on 6 days rest and had a scoreless 8th inn., pitching around a leadoff walk had a runner on 3B, one out (did not score). Seven of his 8 apps since returning from the DL (right arm fatigue) have been scoreless, but yielded 4 R/ER over 2 IP in the non-scoreless app, June 24 vs. BAL as a result, has a 4.00 ERA (9-IP, 4-ER) since being reinstated from the DL yielded runs in 5 of his last 7 apps before the DL stint. Has pitched to a 6.60 ERA (15-IP, 11-ER) over his last 15 apps, allowing 3 HR over that span and increasing his season ERA from 3.29 to Pitched for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic (2 apps; ERA) and did not join the Rays in spring training until March 22. #49 TOMMY HUNTER, RH Last App: 7/14 at LAA (1.1-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: 1-1 vs. LH:.154 (6-39) 2017: 0-2-1, 2.03 ERA, 30 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 2x-last 5/30 at TEX IR-RS: 14-3 vs. RH:.250 (15-60), 2-HR Has made 8 straight scoreless apps yesterday at LAA, retired all 4 BF, stranding a pair of IR in the 7th inning and pitching a perfect 8th inn. Has recorded 4 outs or more in 6 of his 30 relief apps his avg. fastball velocity this season is 96.3 mph, according to Fangraphs, a career high. Has pitched to an 0.66 ERA (13.2-IP, 2-R, 1-ER) in 17 apps at home this season compared to a 3.46 ERA (13-IP, 5-ER) in 13 apps on the road. Has been used exclusively as a reliever since 2013 has pitched to a 3.12 ERA (268-IP, 93-ER) and held righties to a.219 avg. over that span. On June 27 at PIT, had a perfect 10th inning for his first save since Aug 1, 2015 at MIL (with CHC) was the fifth Ray to record a save this season. #55 ADAM KOLAREK, LH Last App: 7/14 at LAA (0.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 0-SO, 1-HBP) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.400 (2-5) 2017: 0-0-0, 4.15 ERA, 5 G Long Relief App: 1.1, 6/29 at PIT IR-RS: 4-1 vs. RH:.200 (2-10), 1-HR Yesterday at LAA, became the third pitcher in Rays history to hit a batter on his only pitch thrown last was Trever Miller on June 8, 2004 vs. SF. Has yielded 2 runs in 5 apps, coming in consecutive apps: Hanley Ramirez solo homer on July 7 vs. BOS and Ian Happ single on July 5 at CHC. Selected from Triple-A Durham on June 28 he became the eighth player and seventh pitcher to make his ML debut for the Rays this season. Prior to his selection, he went with a 1.36 ERA (33-IP, 5-ER) and 29 SO in 31 apps with Durham had a.217 opp avg. (26-for-120). Made his major league debut on June 29 at PIT after 320 apps across 8 minor league seasons stranded 2 IR in the 7th and had a scoreless 8th. #30 ERASMO RAMIREZ, RH Last App: 7/5 at CHC (BS/L, 1.0-IP, 3-H, 4-R, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-HR) Saves-Opps: 1-2 vs. LH:.271 (26-96), 5-HR 2017: 4-3-1, 5.18 ERA, 23 G, 8 GS Long Relief App: 4.0, 2x-last 4/26 at BAL IR-RS: 6-1 vs. RH:.265 (40-151), 5-HR On July 5 at CHC, charged a blown save and took the loss, yielding a game-tying 3-run homer to Jon Jay with two outs in the 6th inning it was his first home run allowed with 2 runners (or more) on base since May 30, 2016 at KC (Eric Hosmer) yielded a leadoff walk to his 1 BF in the 7th. Is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA (25.2-IP, 11-ER) and.220 opp avg. in 15 relief apps this season, compared to 3-2 with a 6.05 ERA (38.2-IP, 26-ER) in 8 GS. Returned to the bullpen with Blake Snell rejoining the rotation went with a 6.49 ERA (34.2-IP, 25-ER) in 8 apps (7 starts) from May 19 June 21. Has recorded 4 outs or more in 7 of his 15 relief apps, including 5 apps of 2 IP or longer got 4 outs or more in 35 of 63 relief apps last season. Has allowed 17 HR out of the bullpen since the start of 2016, tied for most among AL relievers (also Jason Grilli, Vidal Nuno, Michael Tonkin). #47 CHASE WHITLEY, RH Last App: 7/7 vs. BOS (2.2-IP, 2-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 3-SO) Saves-Opps: 2-3 vs. LH:.197 (12-61) 2017: 2-1-2, 3.23 ERA, 27 G Long Relief App: 3.0, 3x-last 5/20 vs. NYY IR-RS: 18-2 vs. RH:.184 (14-76), 1-HR On July 7 vs. BOS, inherited the bases loaded with 1 out in the 5th inning (1 IR scored, on a 3-6 FC from C. Vazquez) pitched around a leadoff single in the 6th and a 1-out single in the 7th went 2.2 IP in 34 pitches (26 strikes), and his 3 SO tied a season high (4th time, last May 20 vs. NYY). Has pitched to a 4.61 ERA (27.1-IP, 14-ER) over his last 20 apps, dating back to May 5, after starting the season on a scoreless streak of 12.2 IP. Has only allowed 11.1 pct. of inherited runners to score, T-2nd among AL relievers (min. 15 IR) has stranded 12 of his last 13 IR since May 28. Has gone with a 3.04 ERA (53.1-IP, 18-ER) in 32 apps (1 start) with TB since returning from Tommy John surgery on Sep 11, 2016 at NYY. Has made 8 relief apps this season of at least 2 IP (last July 7 vs. BOS) has also made 3 relief apps of at least 3 IP (last May 20 vs. NYY).

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 17 MOST HITS GAME 17 MOST RBI GAME Bourjos 7/7/17 vs. BOS Sale 3, 5/3 vs. MIA 2, 2x-last, 6/21 vs. CIN Dickerson 6/24/17 vs. BAL Bundy 4, 3x-last, 6/13 at TOR 4, 5/20 vs. NYY Featherston 6/21/17 vs. CIN Storen 2, 6/21 vs. CIN 2, 6/21 vs. CIN Hechavarria 5/7/17 at NYM Wilk 4, 6/30 at BAL 2, 2x-last, 6/27 at PIT Longoria 7/14/17 at LAA Nolasco 4, 5/19 vs. NYY 4, 2x-last, 6/23 vs. BAL Miller 7/9/17 vs. BOS Kelly 3, 2x-last, 5/15 at CLE 2, 3x-last, 7/9 vs. BOS Morrison 7/1/17 at BAL Bundy 3, 2x-last, 7/7 vs. BOS 4, 4/14 at BOS Peterson 6/23/17 vs. BAL Jiménez 2, 3x-last, 6/29 at PIT 4, 6/23 vs. BAL Plouffe 6/21/17 vs. CIN Adleman 3, 5/18 vs. BOS 3, 4/20 vs. SEA Ramos 7/7/17 vs. BOS Sale 2, 2x-last, 7/7 vs. BOS 3, 2x-last, 7/7 vs. BOS Smith 6/9/17 vs. OAK Triggs 4, 7/5 at CHC 2, 6/9 vs. OAK Souza Jr. 7/7/17 vs. BOS Hembree 4, 5/29 at TEX 4, 6/18 at DET Sucre 7/2/17 at BAL Givens 3, 2x-last, 6/25 vs. BAL 3, 2x-last, 5/14 at BOS RAYS BY THE NUMBERS Current Streak: W3 When commit error: Hit homer: Current Record: Ahead after 6-7-8: 38-7/40-4/42-1 Homer with men on: Home/Road: 27-19/21-24 Behind after 6-7-8: 5-25/4-34/4-38 Hit multiple homers: Day/Night: 17-19/30-23 Tied after 6-7-8: 5-11/4-5/2-4 Score first: Grass/Turf: 19-21/ run games: Score 5 or more: 36-7 vs. East: run games: 13-6 Score less than 5: vs. Central: 12-8 Extra innings: 7-3 Outhit opponents: 35-7 vs. West: 9-9 Win in last at-bat: 10 Outhit by opponents: 7-33 vs. National League: 7-5 Come-from-behind wins: 24 Collect 10 or more hits: 27-7 vs. RH/LH starters: 37-25/12-17 Opp. come-from-behind wins: 27 Opp. 10 or more hits: Series W-L-T (home): Series W-L-T (road): Wearing white/gray/navy/lt. blue: 20-13/9-10/10-15/4-4 RUN SUPPORT FOR STARTING PITCHERS PITCHER STARTS RUNS RUNS/START RUNS/9-IP CLUB RECORD QUALITY Andriese Archer Cobb Faria Odorizzi Pruitt Ramirez Snell RAYS SEASON HIGHS TEAM BATTING INDIVIDUAL BATTING Longest win streak 4, 2x-last, 6/7-6/10 Most runs, game, TB 4, 2x-last, Souza Jr., 5/29 at TEX Longest losing streak 4, 6/2-6/7 Most runs, game, Opp 3, 11x-last, Joseph, 6/25 vs. BAL Most runs game, TB 15, 6/23 vs. BAL Most hits, game, TB 4, 6x-last, Hechavarria, 6/30 at BAL Most runs game, Opp 13, 6/16 at DET Most hits, game, Opp 4, 7x-last, Alonso, 6/10 vs. OAK (G2) Most runs, inn, TB 7, 5/14 at BOS (9th) Most 2B, game, TB 2, 5x-last, Longoria, 6/10 vs. OAK (G1) Most runs, inn, Opp 5, 8x-last, 6/16 at DET (5th) Most 2B, game, Opp 2, 9x-last, Osuna, 6/28 at PIT Most hits, game, TB 18, 5/28 at MIN Most HR, game, TB 2, 8x-last, Morrison, 7/1 at BAL Most hits, game, Opp 17, 2x-last, 5/3 vs. MIA Most HR, game, Opp 2, 2x-last, Morales, 5/5 vs. TOR Most hits, inn, TB 8, 5/14 at BOS (9th) Most RBI, game, TB 4, 9x-last, Longoria/Peterson, 6/23 vs. BAL Most hits, inn, Opp 7, 5/3 vs. MIA (6th) Most RBI, game, Opp 7, Zunino, 6/3 at SEA Most doubles, game, TB 4, 10x-last, 7/1 at BAL Most x-base hits, game, TB 3, 2x-last, Beckham, 4/26 at BAL Most doubles, game, Opp 5, 4/16 at BOS Most x-base hits, game, Opp 3, 2x-last, Morales, 5/5 vs. TOR Most HR, game, TB 5, 3x-last, 6/18 at DET Most steals, game, TB 3, Smith, 6/9 vs. OAK Most HR, game, Opp 3, 8x-last, 7/7 vs. BOS Most steals, game, Opp 3, Gordon, 5/1 at MIA Most x-base hits, game, TB 8, 3x-last, 7/1 at BAL Hitting Streak 12, Smith, June 9-June 21 Most x-base hits, game, Opp 7, 6/16 at DET TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Most stolen bases, game, TB 4, 2x-last, 6/9 vs. OAK Most SO, TB Starter 12, Archer, 5/21 vs. NYY Most stolen bases, game, Opp 4, 5/8 vs. KC Most SO, Opp Starter 12, 3x-last, Sale, 7/7 vs. BOS Most walks, game, TB 11, 5/2 at MIA Most SO, TB Reliever 5, 3x-last, Stanek, 6/10 vs. OAK (G2) Most walks, game, Opp 11, 5/28 at MIN Most IP, TB Reliever 4.0, 3x-last, Hu, 6/10 vs. OAK (G2) Most strikeouts, game, TB 17, 5/28 at MIN Most walks, game, TB 6, Archer, 5/15 at CLE Most strikeouts, game, Opp 17, 5/21 vs. NYY Most walks, game, Opp 8, Volquez, 5/2 at MIA Most LOB, game, TB 29, 5/28 at MIN Most SO, Team, TB 17, 5/21 vs. NYY Most LOB, game, Opp 28, 2x-last, 6/10 vs. OAK (G1) Most walks, Team, TB 11, 5/28 at MIN Most errors, game, TB 4, 5/8 vs. KC Low-Hit Game 2, 4/25 at BAL Most errors, game, Opp 3, 6/27 at PIT Consecutive Scoreless IP 14.0, Cobb, April 26 May 7 Longest game, time 6:26, 5/28 at MIN Shortest game, time 2:37, 4/10 at NYY Longest game, time (9 inn.) 4:32, 5/14 at BOS Shortest game, time (9 inn.) 2:37, 4/10 at NYY Grand Slams (3): Morrison (4/14 at BOS, Porcello); Rasmus (5/10 vs. KC, Moylan); Souza Jr. (6/18 at DET, Farmer) Back-to-Back (11): Miller/Souza Jr. (4/14 at BOS, Porcello); Robertson/Norris (5/5 vs. TOR, Liriano); Morrison/Weeks Jr. (5/10 vs. KC, Hammel); Norris/Dickerson (5/16 at CLE, Salazar); Rasmus/Souza Jr. (5/24 vs. LAA, Nolasco); Longoria/Morrison (5/28 at MIN, Santiago); Rasmus/Beckham (6/2 at SEA, Bergman); Norris/Bourjos (6/8 vs. CWS, Holland); Longoria/Morrison (6/18 at DET, Bell); Dickerson/Longoria (6/24 vs. BAL, Bundy) Morrison/Souza Jr. (7/1 at BAL, Bundy) LAST HR & PLAYER SEASON HIGHS HOME RUNS RUNS BY INNING 2-HR games (8): Beckham-2 (4/26 at BAL, Bundy; 5/4 vs. MIA, Straily); Dickerson-2 (5/16 at CLE, Salazar; 5/20 vs. NYY, Tanaka); Morrison-2 (6/18 at DET, Farmer/Bell, 7/1 at BAL, Bundy); Norris-1 (6/8 vs. CWS); Souza Jr.-1 (5/24 vs. LAA, Nolasco) 3-HR games (-): - Pinch-hit (-): - Walk-off (-): - Lead-off (6): Dickerson-6 (6/3 at SEA, Gaviglio; 5/22 vs. LAA, Ramirez; 5/20 vs. NYY, Tanaka; 4/24 at BAL, Jiménez; 4/21 vs. HOU, Fiers; 4/5 vs. NYY, Pineda) Inside-the-park (-): X Total Opponent Tampa Bay HOME RUNS 1R 2R 3R GS TOTAL Morrison Dickerson Souza Jr Longoria Beckham Norris Rasmus Kiermaier Robertson Bourjos 4 4 Sucre Ramos Featherston 2 2 Miller Peterson 2 2 Weeks Jr Plouffe 1 1 Smith 1 1 TOTALS CATCHERS PCT CS ATT Norris Ramos Sucre TOTALS MISC. Game-Tying & Go-Ahead RBI: Longoria (25), Morrison (19), Souza Jr. (17), Dickerson (15), Beckham (14), Miller (9), Robertson (8), Sucre (7), Kiermaier (5), Norris (5), Rasmus (4), Weeks Jr. (3), Bourjos (2), Featherston (2), Peterson (2), Ramos (2), Hechavarria (1), Smith (1) 2-Out RBI: Souza Jr. (26), Morrison (19), Beckham (17), Rasmus (14), Dickerson (13), Longoria (13), Kiermaier (12), Sucre (9), Norris (8), Miller (6), Weeks Jr. (5), Peterson (3), Ramos (3), Smith (3), Bourjos (2), Robertson (2), Featherston (1), Hechavarria (1) Outfield Assists (12): Bourjos (3), Kiermaier (3), Rasmus (3), Souza Jr. (3), Dickerson (1) Bunt Singles (9): Smith (4), Beckham (1), Kiermaier (1), Miller (1), Rasmus (1), Souza Jr. (1) Ejections (4): Cash-2 (4/19 vs. DET, 9th inn.; 5/9 vs. KC, 3rd inn.); Andriese-1 (5/20 vs. NYY, 6th inn.); Kiermaier-1 (4/9 vs. TOR, 7th inn.) Batted Around (14): 4/7 vs. TOR (1st inn., 10 batters; 6th inn., 9 batters); 4/22 vs. HOU (6th inn., 9 batters); 4/23 vs. HOU (1st inn., 9 batters), 5/5 vs. TOR (4th inn., 9 batters); 5/9 vs. KC (1st inn., 9 batters); 5/14 at BOS (9th inn., 11 batters); 5/20 vs. NYY (4th inn., 9 batters; 5th inn., 9 batters), 6/13 at TOR (3rd inn., 9 batters), 6/23 vs. BAL (5th inn., 9 batters), 7/4 vs. CHC (4th inn., 9 batters) CATWALKS 1. April 5 vs. NYY Logan Morrison single off the B-ring catwalk in right field off Michael Pineda (2nd inning). 2. April 7 vs. TOR Rickie Weeks Jr. double off the B-ring catwalk in left field off Dominic Leone (2nd inning). 3. May 22 vs. LAA Cameron Maybin home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field off Jake Odorizzi (5th inning). 4. June 6 vs. CWS Yolmer Sánchez home run off the C-ring catwalk in center field off Chris Archer (1st inning). 5. June 19 vs. CIN Steven Souza Jr. home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field...off Scott Feldman (6th inning). WALK-OFF WINS 1. April 8 vs. TOR (W 3-2) Brad Miller basesloaded walk off Casey Lawrence (11th inning). 2. April 19 vs. DET (W 8-7) Logan Morrison fielder s choice, throwing error off Francisco Rodríguez (9th inning). 3. June 10 (G1) vs. OAK (W, 6-5) Evan Longoria single to left field off Liam Hendricks (10th inning). WALK-OFF LOSSES 1. April 26 at BAL (L, 4-5) Seth Smith basesloaded walk off Danny Farquhar (11th inning). 2. June 15 at DET (L, 3-5) Miguel Cabrera 2-run home run to right field off Tommy Hunter (9th inning). INSTANT REPLAY CHALLENGES (last five) GAME CHALLENGED BY INN. PLAYER OF REFERENCE INITIAL CALL RULING 7/5 at CHC Chicago-NL T6 Mallex Smith Safe at 2B Stands 7/5 at CHC Umpires B8 Anthony Rizzo Out at 3B Confirmed 7/6 vs. BOS Boston B8 Logan Morrison Safe at 2B Stands 7/8 vs. BOS Tampa Bay B2 Adeiny Hechavarria Out at 1B Overturned 7/14 at LAA Tampa Bay B3 Cameron Maybin Safe at 2B Overturned Rays Totals (bold): 37 challenges (17 overturned, 12 stand, 8 confirmed) Opp Totals: 29 challenges (9 overturned, 12 stand, 8 confirmed) Umpire Totals: 11 challenges (0 record keeping, 1 overturned, 7 stand, 4 confirmed)