MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016 at COLORADO ROCKIES LH Drew Smyly (2-10, 5.47) vs. LH Tyler Anderson (1-3, 3.03)

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1 MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016 at COLORADO ROCKIES LH Drew Smyly (2-10, 5.47) vs. LH Tyler Anderson (1-3, 3.03) First Pitch: 8:40 p.m. Location: Coors Field, Denver, Colo. TV: Fox Sports Sun Radio: WDAE 620 AM, WAMA 1550 AM (Sp.) Game No.: 92 (35-56) Road Game No.: 43 (16-26) All-Time Game No.: 3,006 (1,387-1,618) All-Time Road Game No.: 1,498 ( ) April: May: June: July: 2-12 Pre-All-Star Break: Post-All-Star Break: 1-2 SWEEPING BULLS The Triple-A International League today announced that Durham C J.P. Arencibia and LH Justin Marks were named the league s Batter and Pitcher of the Week for July 14-17, the first-ever Durham teammates to sweep the IL weekly in their Triple-A history Arencibia went 8-for-17 (.471) with 3 HR and 6 RBI Marks hurled a 9-inning no-hitter on Saturday at Syracuse (Nationals). RAY MATTER Yesterday s 5-2 win over the Orioles snapped the Rays 9-game losing streak, their 5-game home losing streak and a 19-game slide vs. first-place teams while the Rays dropped 2 of 3 games to the Orioles, they outscored the O s 9-8 and Rays starters worked a combined 20.2 innings, their most frames in a 3-game series since May vs. NYY tonight, the Rays are seeking back-to-back wins for the first time since June vs. SEA the Rays are 4-24 in their last 28 games, the worst 28- game stretch in club history and the worst since the 2015 Braves and 2014 Rangers also had 4-24 stretches. THE COMPETITION The Rays just finished a stretch in which they played 26 of their last 30 games against teams over.500 they went 5-21 in those games their next 7 games are against sub-.500 opponents they are this season vs. teams currently under.500, compared to (.328) against teams at.500 or better. DURING THE 4-24 SKID (starting June 16) Only 4 of the 24 losses have been by a one-run margin, including their past 2 losses to the Orioles on Friday and Saturday the Rays have averaged 3.1 runs per game during this stretch while their opponents have scored 5.9 runs per game Rays have batted.235, opponents.289 Rays pitchers have worked to a 5.62 ERA (242-IP, 151-ER) the Rays have dropped from 5.5 GB in the AL East to 18.5 GB of first-place Baltimore the Rays were a season-high 19.5 GB entering play yesterday the largest deficit in the Rays era (since 2008) is 20.5 GB, in late September LONG, DUSTY ROAD Tonight the Rays begin a 9-game road trip (Denver, Oakland and Los Angeles) the Rays have a 10-game losing streak on the road, tied for the longest in the majors this season (also Seattle) and matching the 3rd-longest road skid in club history the Rays lost 13 straight in 2002, 12 in 2006 and had a pair of 10-game slides in 2014 and 2006 between , the Rays had the best road record in the majors ( ,.527). SENSE OF HUMOR HELPS Since their last road win on June 8 at Arizona 39 days ago, the Rays have traveled 9,108 miles, four Rays have turned another year older including pitchers Matt Moore, Drew Smyly and Chase Whitley and bullpen coach Stan Boroski also since then, the Penguins won an NHL championship, the Cavaliers an NBA title, Coastal Carolina won the College World Series and Portugal the Euro Cup. RAYS OFFENSE IN A SENTENCE The Rays are ranked 7th in the majors in home runs (122) and 27th in runs per game (3.88). RAYS vs. ROCKIES This is the sixth series between these two and the fifth at Coors Field in the Rockies only visit to Tropicana Field in 2004, the Rays won all 3 games Rays are 4-8 here and have allowed 75 runs and 25 home runs in the 12 games Rays took 2 of 3 games in their last visit here in 2013, their only series win at Coors only four players who played in that series are still with the Rays: Matt Moore, Alex Cobb, Desmond Jennings and Evan Longoria Rockies lead the all-time series, 8 games to 7 all-time at Coors Field the Rays have batted.296/.353/.496 with 19 HR and 5.6 runs per game (67-R, 12-G). RAYS AND INTERLEAGUE The Rays are 4-8 in interleague play, but 3-2 in NL parks this season (2-1 at Arizona and 1-1 at Miami) Rays have batted.260 (44-for-169) in NL parks (without the DH) this season as opposed to all other games in which they have used the DH and batted only.238 with 8 interleague games remaining, the Rays are hoping to avoid their first losing season since 2010 (7-11) Rays are (.491) all-time, (.574) in the Rays era (since 2008). AL vs. NL The American League leads the season series (.536) the AL has won the last 12 season series starting with RAYS PITCHERS AT THE PLATE The Rays current pitching staff has a career batting average of.038 (2-for-53) Rays pitchers are batting.182 (2-for-11) in 2016, 3rd among AL pitching staffs behind the Royals (.214) and Orioles (.200) and currently the third best in club history for one season behind 2007 (.364, 8-for-22) and 1999 (.200, 4-for-20) Jake Odorizzi and Matt Moore have the Rays hits, both singles Odorizzi has the only RBI by a Rays pitcher this season, one of 4 collected by AL pitchers this season Rays pitchers had gone a combined 3-for-61 (.049) from LONGO JOINS NETTLES WITH 20TH Evan Longoria hit his 20th and 21st home runs of the season in yesterday s 5-2 win over Baltimore, reaching the 20-homer mark for the eighth time and faster than at any time in his career he became one of 16 third basemen all-time to have eight 20-homer seasons, but just the second to do it in the American League he joins Graig Nettles who had ten 20-homer campaigns with the Yankees and Indians ( ) in addition, Longoria: is one of three 3B in major league history to reach 20 HR in at least 8 of his first 9 seasons, joining Eddie Mathews (9) and Scott Rolen (8) and according to the Elias Sports Bureau, is one of only four players to reach 20 homers in 8 of the past 9 seasons joining David Ortiz (9) and Nelson Cruz (8) each of whom has already reached that plateau this year and Brian McCann (8). is one of only four active players to have eight 20-homer seasons with their current club, joining Ortiz (14 with Boston), Ryan Howard (9 with Philadelphia) and Alex Rodriguez (8 with New York). MILLER TIES CLUB MARK SS Brad Miller his his 15th home run yesterday, tying the club mark for most by a shortstop in one season ties Asdrubal Cabrera (2015) and Julio Lugo (2003) among AL SS, Miller is tied with TOR Troy Tulowitzki for 2nd in the AL, behind OAK Marcus Semien (19) according to Baseball Reference, since 1901, only five lefthanded-hitting shortstops have hit more than 15 HR in a season including LAD Corey Seager (17 this season) the others: DET Dick McAuliffe (24 in 1964 and 23 in 1966), SF Brandon Crawford (21 in 2015), ARI Stephen Drew (21 in 2008) and Hall of Famer PIT Arky Vaughan (19 in 1935). BULLPEN TURNAROUND After allowing 61 earned runs in their previous 58.2 innings over 21 games from June 18 July 8, the Rays bullpen has not allowed a run over the last 5 games (11.1 IP). COREY AND COORS Corey Dickerson s career average at Coors Field is.355 (142-for-400) with 24 HR and 78 RBI in 122 games among active players with at least 100 AB here (Rockies or opponents), his.355 avg. is 9th best, his.675 SLG ranks 2nd and his OPS is 5th his.355 avg. is 2nd best in Rockies history (min. 400 AB) behind Matt Holliday (.357) his last 40 games here, he s batted.393 (57-for-145) with 12 HR and 31 RBI only 3 times in 95 starts here did he go back-to-back starts without a hit and never more than 2. UNDER-30 STREAK ROLLS ON Tonight is the 328th consecutive game the Rays have started a pitcher under the age of 30, the longest current streak in the majors the Rays passed the D-backs for the longest active streak when 31-year-old Zack Greinke took the mound on Opening Day, ending Arizona s streak of 237 games started by under-30 pitchers. NEWS OF THE INFIRMED INF Steve Pearce (right hamstring strain) played in his his second rehab game yesterday with Class-A Charlotte, going 1-for-3 in 5 innings at first base in the Stone Crabs 3-3 suspended game with Dunedin (Blue Jays) he is 3-for-7 in 2 games with Charlotte today for Charlotte at Dunedin, RH Chase Whitley (Tommy John surgery) will make his first rehab start and is expected to throw 1 inning and/or 20 pitches RH Brad Boxberger (left oblique injury) is also expected to pitch an inning out of the bullpen for Charlotte RH Alex Cobb (Tommy John surgery) threw a bullpen session yesterday. TIPPECANOE AND TYLER 2 (gratuitous political reference on day one of the Republican National Convention) The Rays see Tylers the next two nights (Anderson and Chatwood) and are 4-3 vs. all-time vs. pitchers named Tyler (first or last name) including 1-0 vs. Chatwood, the former Angel who the Rays beat 5-1 on June 6, 2011 in Anaheim. THIS DATE IN RAYS HISTORY July 18, 2003 The start of the game between the Rays and Rangers at Tropicana Field is delayed 19 minutes while umpires try to determine if Carl Crawford is eligible for the game as a result of his part in a June 14 skirmish with Pittsburgh he is ruled eligible, and the Rays win 2-0 behind Jeremi Gonzalez (8 shutout innings) and Lance Carter (save) Crawford ended up leaving the game after 4 innings with a bruised left heel and began his suspension the next day was the Rays first-ever shutout of Texas. Upcoming Games Time (ET) Probable Starting Pitchers (Rays vs. Opp.) TV Radio Tue., July 19 at COL 8:40 p.m. LH Blake Snell (1-4, 3.69) vs. RH Tyler Chatwood (8-5, 3.29) Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Wed., July 20 at COL 3:10 p.m. RH Chris Archer (4-13, 4.68) vs. LH Jorge De La Rosa (6-6, 5.50) Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM

2 LAST START On July 6 vs. LAA, tied his career high with his 10th loss lasted 4 IP, tied for his shortest start this season (also May 31 at KC) did not record a strikeout, first time in his career doing that (as a starter) and the first Rays starter to do it since Alex Colome, May 16, 2015 at MIN yielded 4 runs (1 unearned) in the 3rd, 2 unearned runs in the 4th and was replaced after starting the 5th going HR-BB-2B- BB his line: L, 4 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 0 SO, 1 HR, 88 pit, 57 str. Has yielded 6 runs (or more) in 3 consecutive starts, first time in his career doing that and the first Rays pitcher to do so since Matt Garza from Sep 8-20, SNAP THE SKID Is winless (0-6) over his last 9 starts, extending the longest losing streak of his career it s tied with Chris Archer s current skid for the longest by a Ray this year, and both are the club s longest within a season (as a starter) since Jeremy Hellickson from May 21 July 13, 2012 (0-6) is seeking his first win since May 16 at TOR. His.167 winning pct. is the lowest in the majors (STATS LLC) his 10 losses are tied for 3rd in the majors behind TB Chris Archer (13) and SD/CWS James Shields (11). BEFORE & AFTER Since the beginning of May, he has gone 1-7 with a 6.99 ERA (65.2-IP, 51-ER) in starts, including 7 starts of 5 IP or fewer min. 50 IP, his.559 opp SLG is the highest in the AL over that span and his ERA is 3rd-highest to BAL Ubaldo Jimenez (8.74) and DET Anibal Sanchez (7.02) this coming after he ranked among AL leaders for April in IP (34.2, 3rd), SO (41, 3rd), WHIP (0.69, 2nd) and opp avg. (.151, 1st). SAID ANOTHER WAY A breakdown of his first 24 starts following his trade to the Rays (Aug 5, 2014 April 29, 2016) vs. his last 12 First 24 GS: 9-6, 2.54 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 20 HR,.190/.244/.346 Last 12 GS: 1-7, 6.99 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 15 HR,.322/.368/.559 THE LONG BALL Has yielded 20 HR, a career high (18, 2014) and T-6th in the AL has allowed homers in 8 of his last 9 starts since May 21 (13 HR over that span) seven times this season he s yielded multiple homers, most such apps/starts in the majors. Has yielded a career-high-tying 4 HR vs. LHB (0 in 2015). Since 2015, has yielded 31 HR in 167 IP for a 1.67 HR/9 IP ratio. So far this year, 19.0 pct. of his hits (20 of 105) allowed have been homers, highest rate in club history (min. 100 IP) 49.3 pct. of his runs allowed (33 of 67) have scored via the home run. FIRST HALF WRAP Smyly and RH Chris Archer became the second pair of teammates in major league history to record 100 strikeouts TONIGHT S STARTER LH DREW SMYLY (2-10, 5.47) YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER BB SO HR Avg Montgomery (AA) Charlotte (A) Duram (AAA) Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Major League Totals Minor League Totals GAME LOG Has been ejected 4 times as manager, once this year (April 29 vs. TOR). Recorded 100 career wins faster than any manager in club history on May 20 at DET was the youngest to do it since CLE Eric Wedge in Marks his second season as Rays manager 38-year-old is the youngest active manager in MLB, five months older than SD Andy Green. 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 and 10 losses before the All-Star break joined RH Clay Kirby (6-11, 126-SO) and RH Steve Arlin (8-11, 115-SO) of the 1972 Padres. Only one other pitcher in major league history (and none in the AL) had as high an ERA (5.47) with as many strikeouts (108) at the All-Star break COL Pedro Astacio (5.67, 109) in His 20 HR before the All-Star break tied for the most in club history, along with Esteban Yan in STRIKEOUTS Ranks among AL leaders in SO (108, 10th), SO/9 IP (9.69, 5th) and SO/BB (4.00, 9th) opponents miss on 27.0 percent of their swings, 6th in the AL is 7 strikeouts shy of 500 SO for his career has gotten strikeouts with the fastball (52), curveball (36), cutter (13) and changeup (7), according to PITCHf/x. Has recorded double-digit strikeouts 3 times this season, one of six AL pitchers to make that claim (David Price, Chris Archer, Justin Verlander, Matt Shoemaker and Rich Hill). THE BIG INNING Ten times this season he has allowed at least 3 runs in a single inning only two pitchers in the majors have done that more often: PHI Aaron Nola (11) and PIT Jeff Locke (11) other pitchers to do it 10 times are CIN Alfredo Simon, KC Edinson Volquez, ARI Patrick Corbin and SEA Wade Miley he only did this 7 times in 395 career innings prior to this season. HOME vs. ROAD Both wins have come on the road (April 24 at NYY, May 16 at TOR) despite a 6.02 ERA, 3rd highest in the AL averaging 6.88 R/9 IP in run support on the road (52.1-IP, 40-RS), 4th in the AL, while his 1.50 R/9 IP at home is the lowest in the majors. #16 KEVIN CASH, MANAGER Is the second Ray in club history to start the season 0-6 at home and is one shy of tying Rolando Arrojo s club record (0-7, 1999). INTERLEAGUE Is 1-2 with a 3.97 ERA (34-IP, 15-ER) in 12 career apps (5 starts) has yielded 7 runs in his 11 IP spanning 2 IL starts this season his only career IL win was Sep 30, 2015 vs. MIA. Has gone 0-for-2 with 1 SO in 2 career PA. GAME DEC ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP P/K FINAL OPP. LEFT 4/4 vs. TOR L /63 L, 3-5 Dickey down, 5-3 4/13 vs. CLE L /71 L, 1-4 Carrasco down, 3-0 4/19 at BOS /71 W, 3-0 (10) Kelly tied, 0-0 4/24 at NYY W /64 W, 8-1 Pineda up, 8-1 4/29 vs. TOR L /63 L, 1-6 Sanchez down, 2-0 APRIL /4 vs. LAD /58 W, 8-5 Wood up, 2-1 5/10 at SEA L /59 L, 4-6 Miley down, 6-3 5/16 at TOR W /59 W, 13-2 Happ up, /21 at DET L /72 L, 4-5 Fulmer down, 3-1 5/26 vs. MIA L /73 L, 1-9 Fernandez down, 5-1 5/31 at KC L /52 L, 5-10 Gee down, 8-3 MAY /5 at MIN /62 W, 7-5 Duffey tied, 4-4 6/15 vs. SEA /67 W, 3-2 (13) Karns tied, 2-2 6/20 at CLE /69 L, 4-7 Tomlin tied, 4-4 6/26 at BAL L /64 L, 5-12 Wilson down, 8-5 JUNE /1 vs. DET L /69 L, 2-10 Fulmer down, 4-0 7/6 vs. LAA L /57 L, 2-7 Weaver down, 7-0 JULY TOMORROW S STARTER LH BLAKE SNELL (1-4, 3.69) LAST START On July 7 vs. LAA, retired 10 consecutive batters following Kole Calhoun s 1st-inning double had a career-high 7 SO (prev. 6, April 23 at NYY) and threw a career-high 64 percent of his pitches for strikes, including first-pitch strikes to his first 12 batters faced and 17 of 24 BF overall was pitching in a scoreless tie thru 5 IP before yielding an RBI single to Albert Pujols and RBI groundout to C.J. Cron on a potential inning-ending double play (E4, throw) his line: L, 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 7 SO, 100 pit, 64 str. WATCH YOUR BACK Has 11 pickoffs since the start of 2014, 3rd in the AL to LAA Hector Santiago (14) and KC Danny Duffy (12) hasn t recorded one since Sep 18, 2015 vs. BAL (Manny Machado), going a career-long 19 starts without one since then. MUCH IN COMMON Has modeled parts of his pitching style after LH Cliff Lee, another Arkansas native and former Razorback with an assortment of pitches the two have the same agent (Darek Braunecker) and have worked out together in past offseasons SPLITS vs. RH:.272 (84-309), 16-HR vs. LH:.263 (21-80), 4-HR Home: 0-6, 4.88 ERA (48.0-IP, 26-ER) Road: 2-4, 6.02 ERA (52.1-IP, 35-ER) SMYLY vs. COLORADO CAREER Has never faced the Rockies. WINS & LOSSES Has suffered the loss in 4 of his first 6 career apps, the third pitcher in Rays history to suffer that fate along with Dewon Brazelton ( ) and Dan Wheeler (1999) has received 2 or fewer runs of support in 5 of his 6 starts and for the record, Brazelton is the only Ray to ever lose 5 of his first 7 career apps. INTERLEAGUE Will be making his first career IL start. 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 #9 OSWALDO ARCIA, OF Sun: 1-1, HR, 2-RBI, BB, R BAL Series: 1-2, HR, 2-RBI, BB, R Trip: 0-6 vs. LH:.250 (7-28) 2016:.221/.296/.386, 6-HR, 18-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (1.000, 1-1) RISP:.233 (7-30) vs. RH:.214 (25-117), 6-HR Is 1-for-his-last-22 reached in both PA yesterday vs. BAL and snapped an 0-for-21 in the 2nd inn. has played in 15 games, 13 starts (8-RF, 3-LF, 2-DH) since joining the Rays and has 2 HR and 6 RBI in 5 games (3 starts) vs. Baltimore compared to 0 RBI in 10 games against other opponents. Acquired from the Twins for a player to be named or cash considerations hit.240 with 40 HR and 120 RBI in 251 career games with Minnesota. Had 34 HR in 723 at-bats over the seasons with the Twins, including a 20 HR season as a 23-year-old since then, has 8 HR in 203 AB his 34 HR through his age-23 season were T-3rd in Twins history (since 1961), trailing Tom Brunansky (80) and Kent Hrbek (40). #1 TIM BECKHAM, INF Sun: DNP BAL Series: DNP Trip: DNP vs. LH:.173 (9-52), 2-HR 2016:.170/.239/.350, 3-HR, 7-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-14 RISP:.150 (3-20) vs. RH:.167 (8-48), 1-HR Hasn t played since July 7 vs. LAA hitless in his last 14 at-bats and is 2-for-his-last-25 has gone 15 games (9 starts) since his last RBI, a 2-run homer on June 6 at ARI (off Robbie Ray) has struck out in 42 of his 100 at-bats spanning two stints with the Rays this season (42.0 percent). Has played in 35 games with 26 starts (12-2B, 11-SS, 2-3B, 1-DH) ten of his 17 hits this season have gone for extra bases (5-2B, 2-3B, 3-HR) his 3 HR have all been on the road (June 6 at ARI, May 22 at DET, May 16 at TOR) six of his 7 RBI have come via the homer (three 2-run HR). Recalled from Triple-A Durham on June 1 to begin his second stint with the Rays this season, following Opening Day May 24. #19 CURT CASALI, C Sun: 0-0, 3-BB BAL Series: 0-0, 3-BB Trip: 1-6 vs. LH:.224 (13-58), 3-HR 2016:.169/.262/.319, 6-HR, 18-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.333, 1-3) RISP:.083 (3-36) vs. RH:.139 (15-108), 3-HR Had a career-high 3 BB yesterday vs. BAL which tied the franchise record for a catcher (6th time, last Jose Lobaton on Sep 2, 2013 at LAA). Batting.116/.191/.163 (5-for-43) over his last 18 games (13 starts) his.169 avg. is the 2nd-lowest among major league catchers (min. 100 AB). Has gone 26 games (19 starts) and 61 at-bats since his last homer on June 1 at KC only has 2 extra-base hits (both doubles) over that span. Has 1 hit in his last 22 at-bats with RISP since May 16 at TOR his.083 avg. (3-for-36) with RISP is 2nd-lowest in the majors (min. 25 AB). Has played in 63 games with 51 starts (51-C) has thrown out 31.2 percent of his attempted base stealers, up from 24.0 pct. last season. Since the start of last season, 55.8 percent of his hits have gone for extra bases (23-1B, 13-2B, 16-HR). #10 COREY DICKERSON, OF Sun: 0-4 BAL Series: 1-12, R Trip: 4-10, 2-2B, BB, R vs. LH:.225 (9-40) 2016:.223/.275/.439, 13-HR, 35-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-10 RISP:.231 (15-65) vs. RH:.223 (50-224), 13-HR Spent three seasons ( ) with the Rockies prior to this offseason s trade his.534 SLG in a Rockies uniform ranked tied for 4th among major league outfielders (min. 800 PA) is a career.355/.410/.675 (142-for-400) hitter with 24 HR and 78 RBI in 122 games (95 starts) at Coors Field. Hitless in his last 10 at-bats following a season-high 6-game hitting streak hit.429/.478/.571 (9-for-21) with 3 2B and 1 RBI during his streak. All 13 HR have come vs. RHP only two players in the majors have as many homers and none vs. LHP: MIA Justin Bour and STL Brandon Moss. Has hit.254/.297/.562 (33-for-130) with 10 HR on the road (38 games), and.194/.253/.321 (26-for-134) with 3 HR at Tropicana Field (42 games). Has played in 80 games with 69 starts (41-DH, 27-LF, 1-RF) ranks among team leaders in XBH (29, 3rd), HR (13, 3rd) and RBI (35, 2nd) 29 of his 59 hits (49.2 percent) have gone for extra bases, and 23 of his 35 RBI (65.7 percent) have come via the home run. #11 LOGAN FORSYTHE, 2B Sun: 0-4 BAL Series: 2-12, RBI, BB, R Trip: 2-11, HR, RBI, 2-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.362 (21-58), 3-HR 2016:.279/.343/.457, 8-HR, 22-RBI, 5-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-10 RISP:.313 (10-32) vs. RH:.254 (48-189), 5-HR Batting.173/.232/.288 (9-for-52) in 13 games (all starts) since the start of July on Fri vs. BAL had his first multi-hit game since June 30 vs. DET (3). Has a.655 SLG in 58 at-bats vs. left-handed pitching since the start of last season, is batting.316/.378/.613 (71-for-225) with 13 HR vs. LHP. Has started 62 games, all at leadoff (59-2B, 3-DH) only had 21 career starts at leadoff before this season and none since May 4, 2014 at NYY. His 8 HR before the All-Star break were one shy of tying the club record for a leadoff hitter before the break (last Carl Crawford in 2005) also ended up one HR shy of tying the highest first half total of his career (9, 2015) despite missing 28 games with a left scapula hairline fracture (15-day DL). #2 NICK FRANKLIN, INF Sun: DNP BAL Series: DNP Trip: 3-10, 2B, RBI, R vs. LH:.214 (3-14) 2016:.298/.365/.426, 1-HR, 12-RBI, 3-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-4 RISP:.455 (5-11) vs. RH:.333 (11-33), 1-HR Batting.333/.378/.476 (14-for-42) with 3 2B, 1 HR and 12 RBI over his last 12 games (11 starts) in comparison, had 11 RBI in his first 61 games (33 starts) in a Rays uniform (from Sep 16, 2014 June 26, 2016) has a.421 OBP and.485 SLG vs. RHP this season (.214 OBP,.286 SLG vs. LHP). Has played in 18 games with 12 starts (7-LF, 2-DH, 2-2B, 1-1B) recalled from Durham on June 21 for his second stint this year (also June 5-9). Eleven of his 12 RBI have come in 9 games (8 starts) at Tropicana Field they all came over the June 27 July 7 homestand and were the most by a Ray during any homestand since Matt Joyce from July 26 Aug 5, 2010 (12) according to the Elias Sports Bureau. #5 BRANDON GUYER, OF Sun: 0-1 (PH in 6th) BAL Series: 2-8, 3B Trip: 0-5 vs. LH:.375 (21-56), 4-HR 2016:.250/.349/.436, 7-HR, 17-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-5 RISP:.308 (8-26) vs. RH:.197 (26-132), 3-HR Batting.182/.294/.318 (8-for-44) with 1 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR and 3 RBI in 14 games (12 starts) since returning from the 15-day DL (left hamstring strain). Had his third career outfield assist on Sat vs. BAL (out recorded 9-6-2) had his fourth career triple in the 5th inning on Fri vs. BAL (off Gallardo). Leads the majors with 20 HBP, three more than MIA Derek Dietrich all came before the All-Star break, 2nd in AL history before the break behind BOS Don Baylor (21 in 1986) leads the majors with 44 HBP since the start of last season, one more than CHC Anthony Rizzo in 482 fewer PA. Since May 16, has hit.143/.215/.235 (14-for-98) vs. right-handed pitching, compared.353/.439/.647 (12-for-34) vs. righthanders before that. Has played in 54 games with 48 starts (17-LF, 13-CF, 9-DH, 9-RF) last season he had at least 15 starts at all three outfield positions. #39 KEVIN KIERMAIER, CF Sun: 0-3 BAL Series: 0-8, 2-BB, R Trip: -- vs. LH:.200 (6-30) 2016:.221/.299/.420, 5-HR, 16-RBI, 6-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-11 RISP:.269 (7-26) vs. RH:.228 (23-101), 5-HR Is 0-for-8 since returning from the 15-day DL (left hand fracture) on Fri vs. BAL and his hitless streak extends to 0-for-11 prior to his DL stint. The Rays have gone (.488) in his 41 games, 40 starts (all in CF), compared to (.300) when he does not appear in the game. Four of his 5 HR this season have come on the road dating back to last year, nine of his last 12 HR have tied the game or given the Rays a lead. Started the season without an extra-base hit through his first 26 at-bats since then, has 15 XBH (9-2B, 1-3B, 5-HR) in his 105 at-bats. His 7 Defensive Runs Saved (in 41 games) rank 3rd among AL CF to TOR Kevin Pillar (13 in 92 games) and KC Lorenzo Cain (10 in 73 games). #3 EVAN LONGORIA, 3B Sun: 2-4, 2-HR, 2-RBI, 2-R BAL Series: 2-11, 2-HR, 2-RBI, 2-BB, 2-R Trip: 7-13, 2B, HR, 2-RBI, R vs. LH:.290 (20-69), 2-HR 2016:.286/.336/.533, 21-HR, 49-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.500, 2-4) RISP:.286 (20-70) vs. RH:.285 (81-284), 19-HR Yesterday vs. BAL was the 17th multi-hr game of his career (last June 5 at MIN), extending his club record has 12 HR in his last 38 games since June 2, T-4th in the AL over that span is the team s leader this season in XBH (45 T-6th in the AL), HR (21), 2B (24), RBI (49) and SLG (.533). His 20th HR came in the Rays 91st game, the fastest in his career he s reached that mark marks his eighth season of at least 20 HR no other Ray has more than four (Carlos Peña, Aubrey Huff) is one of three 3B in major league history to reach 20 HR in at least 8 of his first 9 seasons, joining Eddie Mathews (9) and Scott Rolen (8) is one of two AL 3B with 8 seasons of at least 20 HR (at any point in their career), joining Graig Nettles (10). Has started 89 games (85-3B, 4-DH) batting.358/.380/.567 (24-for-67) with 5 2B, 3 HR and 6 RBI over his last 17 games since June 27. All 21 HR have come as a third baseman, 3rd in the majors to CWS Todd Frazier (24) and COL Nolan Arenado (23) his 24 2B as a 3B are T-2nd in the majors (with Arenado) to SEA Kyle Seager (25) his.978 fielding pct. would break his own club record for a 3B (.976, 2015). #46 LUKE MAILE, C Sun: DNP BAL Series: 3-6, 2B, RBI Trip: -- vs. LH: :.500/.500/.667, 0-HR, 1-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak ( 15-16): 4G (.538, 7-13) RISP: (1-1) vs. RH:.500 (3-6) Has a 4-game hitting streak dating back to Oct 2, 2015 (incl. 3 multi-hit games) following a 2-for-28 start to his major league career recalled from Triple-A Durham on Friday as Hank Conger was optioned marks his first stint with the Rays this season (made his major league debut last Sep). Hit.242/.310/.340 (47-for-194) with 2 HR and 12 RBI in 58 games with Durham, but.305/.394/.442 (29-for-95) with 2 HR since the start of June. Entered this season rated the Best Defensive Catcher in the Rays system by Baseball America (for a second straight season) threw out 12 of 38 attempted base stealers this season in Durham (31.6 pct.) as well as 26 of 77 last year with the Bulls (33.8 pct.).

4 #13 BRAD MILLER, SS Sun: 1-4, HR, RBI, R BAL Series: 3-11, 2B, HR, RBI, 2-BB, R Trip: 1-12, HR, 2-RBI, R vs. LH:.271 (13-48), 1-HR 2016:.243/.292/.465, 15-HR, 33-RBI, 4-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.250, 1-4) RISP:.213 (13-61) vs. RH:.237 (60-253), 14-HR Yesterday vs. BAL had his 15th HR, extending his career high (11, 2015) and tying the franchise record for a shortstop (following Asdrubal Cabrera last season and Julio Lugo in 2003) was his second career homer on an 0-2 pitch and both have come this season (also July 1 vs. DET). Has 10 HR in 30 games (29 starts) since June 11, most among major league shortstops over that span in comparison, had 5 HR through his first 54 games (45 starts) for the season, his 15 HR are 3rd among AL shortstops trailing OAK Marcus Semien (20) and TOR Troy Tulowitzki (16). Ranks 2nd on the team with 15 HR and 33 XBH, trailing Evan Longoria in both reached 4 times on Fri vs. BAL, tying his career high (7th time). Since April 24, ranks among AL shortstop leaders in SLG (.512, 1st), HR (14, 2nd) and XBH (30, T-1st) this after a 5-for-47 start to the season. Has played in 84 games with 74 starts (73-SS, 1-DH) his 13 errors are T-1st among AL shortstops (Marte, Gregorius) and T-2nd among ML SS. #7 LOGAN MORRISON, 1B Sun: 1-4 BAL Series: 2-11, 3B, 2-BB, R Trip: 3-13 vs. LH:.273 (12-44), 1-HR 2016:.234/.309/.381, 10-HR, 31-RBI, 4-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.250, 2-8) RISP:.245 (13-53) vs. RH:.227 (55-242), 9-HR Batting.290/.352/.455 (42-for-145) with 6 HR and 17 RBI on the road, compared to.177/.267/.305 (25-for-141) with 4 HR and 14 RBI at home. Since May 17 the date of his first RBI this season he leads the team with 31 RBI, ahead of Evan Longoria (30) didn t have one thru 86 AB. On Sat vs. BAL had his first triple since June 30, 2015 at SD (with SEA) was originally ruled a homer but overturned upon Crew Chief review. Leads the team with 30 BB has hit 7 HR since the start of June and all 10 HR this season have come since May 18 homered in consecutive games on July 4-5 vs. LAA to reach double-digit homers before the All-Star break for the second straight season and fourth time in his career. #20 STEVEN SOUZA JR., OF Sun: 1-4, R BAL Series: 3-12, 2-RBI, BB, R Trip: 0-8 vs. LH:.262 (16-61), 3-HR 2016:.251/.308/.422, 10-HR, 29-RBI, 4-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.429, 3-7) RISP:.246 (14-57) vs. RH:.247 (47-190), 7-HR Batting.231/.268/.308 (9-for-39) with 2 XBH and 4 RBI since returning from the 15-day DL (left hip strain) is 3-for-his-last-24, having hit safely in consecutive games following an 0-for-17 stretch on Sat vs. BAL had a pair of hits and reached 3 base times, his most since May 31 at KC (4). Has played in 68 games, all starts (62-RF, 4-DH, 2-CF) has struck out in 34.8 pct. of PA, 2nd-highest rate in the AL per FanGraphs (min. 200 PA). Hasn t homered since June 4 at MIN (pre- DL stint) hasn t homered at Tropicana Field since May 4 vs. LAD (off Alex Wood) his last 4 HR and 6 of his last 7 HR have come on the road his season highlights include his first career leadoff homer on May 20 vs. DET and a pair of multi-hr games. RAYS BULLPEN NOTES #35 MATT ANDRIESE, RH Last App: 7/10 at BOS (2.2-IP, 2-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 5-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.198 (18-91), 1-HR 2016: 6-2-0, 2.77 ERA, 15 G, 8 GS Long Relief App: 3.0, 2x-last 7/6 vs. LAA IR-RS: 4-1 vs. RH:.250 (36-144), 1-HR His 5 SO on July 10 at BOS tied his career high as a reliever (also Aug 25, 2015 vs. MIN) and tied for the most by a Rays reliever so far this season threw 44 pitches, his season high as a reliever marked the third time in his last 4 apps (since June 30) he had a scoreless app of at least 2 IP. Both his losses have come over his 7 relief apps but has a 2.30 ERA (15.2-IP, 4-ER) in relief this year, compared to a 4.75 ERA in relief last year. Has only allowed 2 HR in 65 IP (Miguel Cabrera, Jason Castro) his 0.28 HR/9 IP ratio ranks 2nd in the majors (min. 50 IP) to OAK Rich Hill (0.24). Became the fifth Ray to ever start a season at 6-0 or better and remains one of six major league pitchers to do that this season. #31 XAVIER CEDEÑO, LH Last App: 7/15 vs. BAL (0.2-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: 0-4 vs. LH:.208 (11-53) 2016: 3-2-0, 3.99 ERA, 36 G Long Relief App: 1.1, 5x-last 7/2 vs. DET IR-RS: 17-6 vs. RH:.271 (16-59), 1-HR Lefties are 5-for-their-last-11 vs. him (since June 19), compared to.143 before that retired both BF on Fri vs. BAL (Chris Davis, Mark Trumbo). Ranks 2nd on the team with 36 apps the Rays have been tied or ahead in 29 of his 36 apps has only yielded multiple runs in two of 36 apps. Has yielded run(s) in 3 of his last 6 apps as well as in 4 of his last 8 apps since June 19, pitching to a 9.00 ERA (6-IP, 6-ER) over that stretch. Has thrown 10 pitches or fewer in 15 of his 36 apps has pitched less than one inning in each of his last 3 apps (since July 3 vs. DET). Has a 6.33 SO/BB ratio in his last 22 apps since May 21 (19-SO, 3-BB) in comparison, had a 1.67 SO/BB ratio through his first 14 apps. #37 ALEX COLOME, RH Last App: 7/17 vs. BAL (S, 1.0-IP, 1-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 3-SO) Saves-Opps: vs. LH:.261 (12-46), 1-HR 2016: , 1.64 ERA, 32 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 3x-last 5/24 at MIA IR-RS: 11-5 vs. RH:.178 (13-73), 1-HR Had a season-high-tying 3 SO yesterday vs. BAL (4th time, last June 3 at MIN) to record his first save since June 14 vs. SEA despite going over a month in between saves, he ranks 5th in the AL with 20 saves and he hasn t allowed a run in those chances (20.2-IP, 11-H, 0-R, 7-BB, 30-SO). Holds the club record for most successful save opportunities to start a season (prev. 16, 2x-last Rafael Soriano in 2010) is their longest streak without a blown save (at any point of the season) since Fernando Rodney converted a club-record 22 straight from May 27 Aug 13, Only two pitchers in the majors have recorded as many saves without a blown save: NYM Jeurys Familia (32) and BAL Zach Britton (29). Did not pitch in the All-Star Game following his selection by Royals Manager Ned Yost was the first selection of his career and he was the seventh reliever in club history to make the All-Star Team became the first product of a Rays international academy to make it. #49 DYLAN FLORO, RH Last App: 7/16 vs. BAL (1.0-IP, 1-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.250 (1-4) 2016: 0-0-0, 2.08 ERA, 3 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 7/9 at BOS IR-RS: 3-2 vs. RH:.308 (4-13) Got the final two outs of the 8th and first out of the 9th on Sat vs. BAL and was replaced after a Mark Trumbo single threw 9 pitches (8 strikes). Allowed 2 IR to score (and one run of his own) in his major league debut on July 7 vs. LAA selected from Triple-A Durham the day prior. Went with a 2.81 ERA (48-IP, 15-ER) over his 30 apps with the Bulls and was named to the International League All-Star Team. Was drafted by the Rays twice, in the 20th round out of high school in 2009 (did not sign) and the 13th round out of Cal State Fullerton in Went with a 3.30 ERA (526.1-IP, 193-ER) in 124 games (73 starts) in the minors converted to full-time relief work this season. #40 KEVIN JEPSEN, RH Last App: 7/16 vs. BAL (0.1-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: 7-11 vs. LH:.354 (17-48), 4-HR 2016: 2-5-7, 5.91 ERA, 35 G Long Relief App: 1.2, 6/10 vs. BOS IR-RS: 8-3 vs. RH:.301 (25-83), 3-HR Got out of a bases-loaded jam in the 9th inn. on Sat vs. BAL (Nolan Reimold groundout), his third straight scoreless app (second with the Rays). Is the fourth pitcher to have two separate stints with the Rays, returning after pitching for another organization in between he joins Dan Wheeler, Trever Miller and Grant Balfour signed with the Rays on July 15; was designated for assignment by the Twins on July 3 (released on July 13). Went 2-5 with a 6.16 ERA (30.2-IP, 21-ER) and 7 saves in his 33 apps for the Twins this season started this season in the Twins closing role. Was with the Rays for the start of the 2015 season and went 2-5 with a 2.81 ERA (41.2-IP, 13-ER) in 46 apps for them before being traded to Minnesota in exchange for RH Chih-Wei Hu and RH Alexis Tapia Hu pitched for the World Team in the Futures Game this season. #30 ERASMO RAMIREZ, RH Last App: 7/17 vs. BAL (2.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 4-SO) Saves-Opps: 0-4 vs. LH:.286 (22-77), 5-HR 2016: 7-7-0, 3.97 ERA, 37 G, 1 GS Long Relief App: 2.2, 5/18 at TOR IR-RS: 24-5 vs. RH:.267 (36-135), 3-HR Had a season-high-tying 4 SO yesterday vs. BAL (3rd time, last his only start on April 16 vs. CWS) retired all 6 batters faced (7th-8th innings), his longest app since June 8 at ARI (2 IP) has made 4 straight scoreless apps since the start of July (had a 7.77 ERA from May 11 June 30). Has made a major-league-most 23 relief apps of 4 outs or more, and his 13 relief apps of at least 2 IP rank T-1st in the majors with SD Carlos Villanueva and SEA Mike Montgomery (13) the pitcher he was traded for his 51.0 relief innings rank 2nd in the AL to BAL Brad Brach (51.1). His 6 wins rank T-2nd among major league relievers (won his only start), one shy of the club record for a reliever (7x-last J.P. Howell, 2009). Has yielded 8 HR, T-3rd among AL relievers his 7 losses lead ML relievers and were the club record for a reliever before the All-Star break. #45 ENNY ROMERO, LH Last App: 7/16 vs. BAL (0.1-IP, 1-H, 0-R, 1-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: 0-1 vs. LH:.261 (12-46), 1-HR 2016: 1-0-0, 5.97 ERA, 32 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 4x-last 6/17 vs. SF IR-RS: 20-6 vs. RH:.266 (17-64), 4-HR Faced two batters on Sat vs. BAL in the 9th inn. (Chris Davis double, Matt Wieters IBB) his out was recorded at home on the Davis double. Has a ERA (12-IP, 22-H, 14-ER, 10-BB, 17-SO) over his last 15 apps (since May 24), compared to a 2.70 ERA (16.2-IP, 5-ER) prior to that. His 17 BB rank T-7th among AL relievers included in his 17 BB are 10 BB vs. lefty batters and three bases-loaded walks (last June 6 at ARI). Has pitched to an 2.08 ERA (17.1-IP, 4-ER) in 16 apps on the road compared to a ERA (11.1-IP, 15-ER) in 16 apps at Tropicana Field. Yielded 3-run homers in consecutive apps on July 1 vs. DET (Victor Martinez) and July 5 vs. LAA (C.J. Cron), the first time in his career allowing homers in back-to-back apps.

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 16 MOST HITS GAME 16 MOST RBI GAME Arcia 7/17 vs. BAL Bundy 3, 3x-last, 6/27 vs. BOS 3, 6/26 at BAL Beckham 6/6 at ARI Ray 2, 3x-last, 6/12 vs. HOU 2, 3x-last, 6/6 at ARI Casali 6/1 at KC Duffy 2, 7x-last, 6/14 vs. SEA 3, 5/16 at TOR Dickerson 6/24 at BAL Gallardo 3, 6x-last, 7/5 vs. LAA 4, 2x-last, 5/31 at KC Forsythe 7/8 at BOS O Sullivan 3, 6x-last, 6/27 vs. BOS 3, 6/27 vs. BOS Franklin 6/27 vs. BOS Uehara 3, 2x-last, 7/5 vs. LAA 5, 6/27 vs. BOS Guyer 6/29 vs. BOS Price 4, 4/17 vs. CWS 5, 5/15 vs. OAK Kiermaier 5/18 at TOR Dickey 3, 2x-last, 5/17 at TOR 3, 5/20 at DET Longoria 7/17 vs. BAL Despaigne 4, 7/8 at BOS 4, 5/28 vs. NYY Maile - - 2, 7/15 vs. BAL 1, 7/15 vs. BAL Miller 7/17 vs. BAL Bundy 4, 5/6 at LAA 3, 2x-last, 5/17 at TOR Morrison 7/5 vs. LAA Lincecum 3, 4x-last, 6/25 at BAL 3, 2x-last, 6/5 at MIN Souza Jr. 6/4 at MIN Santana 4, 4/6 vs. TOR 4, 4/6 vs. TOR RAYS BY THE NUMBERS Current Streak: W1 When commit error: Hit homer: Current Record: Ahead after 6-7-8: 25-9/25-5/30-2 Homer with men on: Home/Road: 19-30/16-26 Behind after 6-7-8: 4-39/2-43/0-50 Hit multiple homers: Day/Night: 14-22/21-34 Tied after 6-7-8: 6-8/8-8/5-4 Score first: Grass/Turf: 13-26/ run games: 7-13 Score 5 or more: vs. East: run games: 10-9 Score less than 5: vs. Central: 7-16 Extra innings: 2-1 Outhit opponents: 21-8 vs. West: 9-10 Win in last at-bat: 8 Outhit by opponents: 7-42 vs. National League: 4-8 Come-from-behind wins: 17 Collect 10 or more hits: vs. RH/LH starters: 24-45/11-11 Opp. come-from-behind wins: 23 Opp. 10 or more hits: 8-29 Series W-L-T (home): Series W-L-T (road): Wearing white/gray/navy/lt. blue: 14-21/13-14/5-16/3-5 RUN SUPPORT FOR STARTING PITCHERS PITCHER STARTS RUNS RUNS/START RUNS/9-IP CLUB RECORD QUALITY Andriese Archer Moore Odorizzi Ramirez Smyly Snell RAYS SEASON HIGHS TEAM BATTING INDIVIDUAL BATTING Longest win streak 4, 3x-last, June 3-6 Most runs, game, TB 3, 5x-last, Motter, 6/27 vs. BOS Long loss streak 11, June 16-June 26 Most runs, game, Opp 3, 7x-last, Simmons, 7/5 vs. LAA Most runs game, TB 13, 2x-last, 6/27 vs. BOS Most hits, game, TB 4, 4x-last, Longoria, 7/8 at BOS Most runs game, Opp 13, 7/5 vs. LAA Most hits, game, Opp 4, 6x-last, Jones, 6/26 at BAL Most runs, inn, TB 6, (4th) 4/21 at BOS Most 2B, game, TB 2, 7x-last, Longoria, 6/30 vs. DET Most runs, inn, Opp 8, 6/30 vs. DET Most 2B, game, Opp 2, 10x-last, Schoop, 7/17 vs. BAL Most hits, game, TB 18, 6/27 vs. BOS Most HR, game, TB 2, 8x-last, Longoria, 7/17 vs. BAL Most hits, game, Opp 18, 5/31 at KC Most HR, game, Opp 3, Valencia, 5/15 vs. OAK Most hits, inn, TB 6, 2x-last, (1st) 6/27 vs. BOS Most RBI, game, TB 5, 2x-last, Franklin, 6/27 vs. BOS Most hits, inn, Opp 7, (9th) 6/30 vs. DET Most RBI, game, Opp 6, V. Martinez, 7/1 vs. DET Most doubles, game, TB 6, 2x-last, 6/30 vs. DET Most x-base hits, game, TB 3, 2x-last, Conger, 5/28 vs. NYY Most doubles, game, Opp 7, 4/21 at BOS Most x-base hits, game, Opp 3, 2x-last, Valencia, 5/15 vs. OAK Most HR, game, TB 5, 4/24 at NYY Most steals, game, TB 2, 3x-last, Franklin, 7/8 at BOS Most HR, game, Opp 4, 5x-last, 6/25 at BAL Most steals, game, Opp 2, 4x-last, Betts, 7/8 at BOS Most x-base hits, game, TB 9, 5/28 vs. NYY Hitting Streak 11, Longoria, May 28 June 8 Most x-base hits, game, Opp 9, 4/21 at BOS TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Most stolen bases, game, TB 3, 2x-last, 7/8 at BOS Most SO, TB Starter 12, 3x-last, Smyly, 6/15 vs. SEA Most stolen bases, game, Opp 5, 4/14 vs. CLE Most SO, Opp Starter 12, Fernandez, 5/26 vs. MIA Most walks, game, TB 11, 6/15 vs. SEA Most SO, TB Reliever 5, 2x-last, Andriese, 7/10 at BOS Most walks, game, Opp 7, 4x-last, 6/14 vs. SEA Most IP, TB Reliever 3.0, 4x-last, Andriese, 7/6 vs. LAA Most strikeouts, game, TB 19, 6/15 vs. SEA Most walks, game, TB 4, 12x-last, Snell, 7/2 vs. DET Most strikeouts, game, Opp 16, 2x-last, 6/15 vs. SEA Most walks, game, Opp 5, 2x-last, Kennedy, 5/30 at KC Most LOB, game, TB 18, 6/15 vs. SEA Most SO, Team, TB 16, 2x-last, 6/15 vs. SEA Most LOB, game, Opp 13, 2x-last, 5/25 vs. MIA Most walks, Team, TB 7, 4x-last, 6/14 vs. SEA Most errors, game, TB 3, 4x-last, 7/6 vs. LAA Low-Hit Game 1, 2x-last, 5/29 vs. NYY Most errors, game, Opp 3, 6/19 vs. SF Consecutive Scoreless IP 21.0, Colome, May 4 June 15 Longest game, time 4:38, 6/15 vs. SEA Shortest game, time 2:15, 6/7 at ARI Longest game, time (9 inn.) 4:16, 4/21 at BOS Shortest game, time (9 inn.) 2:15, 6/7 at ARI Grand Slams (1): Dickerson-1 (5/11 at SEA, T Walker) Back-to-Back (1): Morrison/Jennings (5/18 at TOR, R Dickey) 2-HR games (7): Souza Jr.-2 (4/6 vs. TOR, J Happ/A Leon; 4/24 at NYY, M Pineda), Pearce-1 (5/10 at SEA, W Miley), Guyer-1 (5/15 vs. OAK, S Gray), Longoria-2 (6/5 at MIN, T Duffey/B Kintzler; 7/17 vs. BAL, D Bundy/O Despaigne), Morrison-1 (6/5 at MIN, T Duffey), Dickerson-1 (6/8 at ARI, A Bradley/T Clippard) LAST HR & PLAYER SEASON HIGHS HOME RUNS RUNS BY INNING 3-HR games (-): - Pinch-hit (1): Motter-1 (5/17 at TOR, D Storen) Walk-off (-): - Lead-off (2): Guyer-1 (5/15 vs. OAK, S Gray), Souza-1 (5/20 at DET, A. Sanchez) Inside-the-park (-): X Total Opponent Tampa Bay INSTANT REPLAY CHALLENGES (last five) GAME CHALLENGED BY INN. PLAYER OF REFERENCE INITIAL CALL RULING DELAY July 6 vs. LAA Tampa Bay B8 Evan Longoria Out at Home Overturned 0:45 July 7 vs. LAA Tampa Bay T6 Albert Pujols No Violation of Slide Rule Confirmed 2:48 July 8 at BOS Tampa Bay B1 Xander Bogaerts Safe at third Overturned 0:59 July 9 at BOS Boston B8 Bryce Brentz Out at first Stands 1:06 July 16 vs. BAL Crew Chief B4 Logan Morrison Home run Overturned 2:00 Rays Totals (bold): 29 challenges (18 overturned, 5 stand, 6 confirmed) Opp Totals: 21 challenges (11 overturned, 5 stand, 5 confirmed) Umpire Totals: 5 challenges (0 record keeping, 2 overturned, 3 stand, 0 confirmed) HOME RUNS 1R 2R 3R GS TOTAL Longoria Miller Dickerson Morrison Souza Jr Pearce Forsythe Jennings 7 7 Guyer Casali Kiermaier Beckham 3 3 Conger Motter Arcia Franklin 1 1 TOTALS CATCHERS PCT CCS ATT Casali Conger TOTALS MISC. Game-Tying & Go-Ahead RBI: Longoria (25), Morrison (12), Souza Jr. (12), Dickerson (11), Guyer (9), Miller (9), Pearce (7), Forsythe (7), Kiermaier (5), Jennings (5), Casali (5), Beckham (2), Arcia (1), Motter (1), Odorizzi (1), Mahtook (1), Conger (1) 2-Out RBI: Longoria (25), Forsythe (16), Miller (14), Pearce (13), Souza Jr. (12), Dickerson (12), Guyer (10), Jennings (8), Morrison (8), Casali (7), Conger (7), Kiermaier (6), Franklin (6), Motter (5), Arcia (4), Maile (1), Odorizzi (1) Outfield Assists: Souza Jr. (3), Jennings (3), Decker (2), Dickerson (1), Motter (1), Guyer (1) Bunt Singles: Jennings (1), Guyer (1), Morrison (1) Ejections: Cash-1 (4/29 vs. TOR, 5th inn.), Shelton-1 (6/5 at MIN, 3rd inn.), Odorizzi-1 (6/24 vs. SEA, 6th inn.) Batted Around: 4/19 at BOS (10th inn., 9 batters), 4/21 at BOS (4th inn., 10 batters), 4/24 at NYY (1st inn., 9 batters), 5/11 at SEA (6th inn., 9 batters), 6/6 at ARI (5th inn., 9 batters), 6/12 vs. HOU (5th inn., 10 batters), 6/27 vs. BOS (1st inn., 9 batters) CATWALKS 1. April 6 vs. TOR Curt Casali pop out to SS Troy Tulowitzki hit off the A-ring catwalk off J.A. Happ (3rd inning). 2. April 16 vs. CWS Brett Lawrie home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (389 feet)...off Steve Geltz (7th inning). 3. April 29 vs. TOR Josh Donaldson home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (445 feet) off Drew Smyly (6th inning). 4. May 3 vs. LAD Trayce Thompson home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (416 feet) off Matt Moore (2nd inning). 5. May 13 vs. OAK Danny Valencia home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (437 feet) off Jake Odorizzi (1st inning). 6. May 16 vs. OAK Yonder Alonso pop out to 2B Steve Pearce hit off the B-ring catwalk off Matt Moore (2nd inning). 7. June 11 vs. HOU Evan Longoria home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (438 feet)...off Mike Fiers (6th inning). 8. June 14 vs. SEA Corey Dickerson home run off the D-ring catwalk in right field (448 feet)...off Taijuan Walker (2nd inning). 9. July 1 vs. DET Victor Martinez home run off the C-ring catwalk in right field (418 feet)...off Danny Farquhar (7th inning). 10. July 3 vs. DET Ian Kinsler home run off the C-ring catwalk in left field (391 feet)...off Danny Farquhar (7th inning). 11. July 18 vs. BAL Evan Longoria home run off the D-ring catwalk in center field (441 feet)...off Odrisamer Despaigne (8th inning). WALK-OFF WINS 1. April 30 vs. TOR (W 4-3) Curt Casali single to left field off Brett Cecil (9th inning). 2. June 15 vs. SEA (W, 3-2) Logan Morrison bases-loaded walk off Mike Montgomery (13th inning). WALK-OFF LOSSES 1. April 23 at NYY (L 2-3) Brett Gardner home run to right field off Erasmo Ramirez (9th inning). 2. May 11 at SEA (L 5-6) Chris Iannetta home run to right-center field off Steve Geltz (11th inning).

6 OPENING DAY ROSTER PITCHERS (12): RH Chris Archer, LH Xavier Cedeño, RH Alex Colome, LH Dana Eveland, RH Danny Farquhar, RH Steve Geltz, LH Matt Moore, RH Jake Odorizzi, RH Erasmo Ramirez, LH Enny Romero, LH Drew Smyly, RH Ryan Webb CATCHERS (2): Curt Casali, Hank Conger INFIELDERS (6): Tim Beckham, Logan Forsythe, Evan Longoria, Brad Miller, Logan Morrison, Steve Pearce OUTFIELDERS (5): Corey Dickerson, Brandon Guyer, Desmond Jennings, Kevin Kiermaier, Steven Souza Jr. DL (3): RHP Brad Boxberger (15-day), RHP Alex Cobb (15-day), RH Chase Whitley (60-day) Apr 6 Claimed OF Jake Goebbert off waivers from Pittsburgh and optioned him to Triple-A Durham. Apr 23 Optioned RH Danny Farquhar to Durham; recalled LH Blake Snell from Durham. Apr 24 Transferred RH Alex Cobb (Tommy John surgery) to the 60-day DL; optioned LH Blake Snell to Durham; selected RH Jhan Mariñez from Durham. May 7 Added RH Matt Andriese to the taxi squad. May 8 Designated RH Jhan Mariñez for assignment; recalled RH Matt Andriese from Durham. May 14 Placed 2B Logan Forsythe (left scapula hairline fracture) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 10; recalled RH Danny Farquhar from Durham. May 15 Designated RH Danny Farquhar for assignment; recalled UTL Taylor Motter from Durham. May 16 Optioned RH Danny Farquhar to Durham. May 22 Placed CF Kevin Kiermaier (left hand fracture) on the 15-day DL; recalled OF Mikie Mahtook from Durham. May 23 Optioned RH Steve Geltz to Durham; selected RH Tyler Sturdevant from Durham. May 25 Designated OF Jake Goebbert for assignment; optioned INF Tim Beckham to Durham; selected RH Ryan Garton from Durham. May 30 Placed RH Ryan Webb (right pectoral strain) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 27; reinstated RH Brad Boxberger (adductor surgery) from the 15-day DL. June 1 Placed RH Brad Boxberger (left oblique injury) on the 15-day DL; recalled INF Tim Beckham from Durham. W-L BY POSITION (STARTS) TRANSACTIONS (since Opening Day) RAYS ON THE DISABLED LIST (6) June 5 Placed OF Brandon Guyer (left hamstring strain) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 4; recalled INF Nick Franklin from Durham. June 10 Optioned INF Nick Franklin to Durham; reinstated 2B Logan Forsythe (left scapula hairline fracture) from the 15-day DL. June 15 Designated LH Dana Eveland for assignment; selected OF Jaff Decker from Durham; added LH Blake Snell to the taxi squad. June 16 Placed OF Steven Souza Jr. (left hip strain) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 15; Recalled LH Blake Snell from Durham. June 17 Optioned RH Ryan Garton to Durham; recalled RH Steve Geltz from Durham. June 21 Placed OF Mikie Mahtook (left hand fracture) and INF Steve Pearce (right hamstring strain) on the 15-day DL; recalled RH Ryan Garton and INF Nick Franklin from Durham. June 24 Designated RH Andrew Bellatti for assignment; acquired OF Oswaldo Arcia from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named or cash considerations. June 25 Optioned RH Steve Geltz to Durham; added OF Oswaldo Arcia to the active roster; added RH Danny Farquhar from Durham per MLB s 26th Man Rule. June 26 Returned RH Danny Farquhar to Durham per MLB s 26th Man Rule; optioned RH Tyler Sturdevant to Durham; reinstated RH Ryan Webb (left pectoral strain) from the 15-day DL. June 27 Designated RH Ryan Webb for assignment; recalled RH Danny Farquhar from Durham. June 28 Placed RH Alex Colome (right medial biceps tendinitis) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 19; selected LH Dana Eveland from Durham. June 29 Designated OF Jaff Decker for assignment; reinstated OF Brandon Guyer (left hamstring strain) from the 15-day DL. July 2 Optioned UTL Taylor Motter to Durham; reinstated OF Steven Souza Jr. (left hip strain) from the 15-day DL. July 4 Placed OF Desmond Jennings (left hamstring strain) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 1; recalled RH Tyler Sturdevant from Triple-A Durham. July 5 Optioned RH Danny Farquhar to Durham; reinstated RH Alex Colome (right medial biceps tendinitis) from the 15-day DL. July 6 Designated LH Dana Eveland for assignment; selected RH Dylan Floro from Durham. July 11 Optioned C Hank Conger to Durham. July 15 Optioned RH Ryan Garton and RH Tyler Sturdevant to Durham; signed RH Kevin Jepsen to a major league contract; reinstated OF Kevin Kiermaier (left hand fracture) from the 15-day DL; recalled C Luke Maile from Durham. POS. PLAYER DL INJURY DATE ON RETRO FIRST DATE OFF GMS MISSED RECORD RHP Brad Boxberger 15-day Left oblique injury June 1 - June RHP Alex Cobb 60-day Tommy John surgery April 2 - June OF Desmond Jennings 15-day Left hamstring strain July 4 July 1 July OF Mikie Mahtook 15-day Left hand fracture June 21 - July DH Steve Pearce 15-day Right hamstring strain June 21 - July RHP Chase Whitley 60-day Tommy John surgery Feb 18 - June Others (Games Missed): RH Brad Boxberger (49, adductor surgery, 22-27), RH Alex Colome (16, right medial biceps tendinitis, 3-13), 2B Logan Forsythe (28, left scapula hairline fracture, 12-16), OF Brandon Guyer (23, left hamstring strain, 9-14), OF Kevin Kiermaier (48, left hand fracture, 14-34), OF Steven Souza Jr. (17, left hip strain, 3-14), RH Ryan Webb (28, right pectoral strain, 10-18). W-L BY BATTING ORDER (STARTS) C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH Arcia Beckham Casali Conger Dickerson Decker Forsythe Franklin Guyer Jennings Kiermaier Longoria Mahtook Maile Miller Morrison Motter Pearce Souza Jr RAYS HITTERS vs. ROCKIES 2015 CAREER PLAYER G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP Arcia Beckham Casali Dickerson Forsythe Franklin Guyer Kiermaier Longoria Maile Miller Morrison Souza Jr RAYS PITCHERS vs. ROCKIES 2015 CAREER PLAYER W L SV IP H ER SO ERA AVG W L SV IP H ER SO ERA AVG Andriese Archer Cedeño Colome Floro Jepsen Moore Odorizzi Ramirez Romero Smyly Snell