**All games broadcast on WDAE 620 AM; Sat and Sun games will be broadcast in Spanish on WGES 680 AM. All times Eastern Standard Time (EST).

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 vs. TORONTO BLUE JAYS RH Erasmo Ramirez (0-1, 21.32) vs. LH Daniel Norris (1-1, 6.08) First Pitch: 6:10 p.m. Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Fla. TV: Sun Sports Radio: WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 (Spanish) Game No.: 18 (9-8) Home Game No.: 12 (4-6) All-Time Game No.: 2,770 (1,281-1,488) All-Time Home Game No.: 1,386 (706-679) FIRST PITCH Tonight pro golfer Selanée Henderson will deliver the ceremonial first pitch she is competing this weekend in Sarasota at the LPGA Symetra Tour s Guardian Retirement Championship at Sara Bay Selanée, 28, was a contestant on Golf Channel s reality series Big Break Atlantis. Fans attending tonight s game will receive a Chris Archer Bobblehead presented by DEX Imaging, while supplies last tomorrow kids 14 and under will receive Desmond Jennings Batting Gloves, presented by Match-Up Promotions, while supplies last. SPRING CLEANING DRIVE Tomorrow the Rays Wives will host a Spring Cleaning Drive benefitting Pet Pal Animal Shelter, collecting donations in Lot 7 from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. these items will go the Pet Pal Thrift Store fans are encouraged to bring clothes, housewares and accessories as well as Science Diet dog and cat food. ROSTER MOVES The Rays have optioned RH Jose Dominguez to Triple-A Durham, selected LH Everett Teaford from Durham and designated 1B Allan Dykstra for assignment Teaford will wear No. 59 Teaford, who turns 31 on May 15, is the oldest member of the pitching staff he last pitched in the majors in 2013 for Kansas City, when he appeared in one game in relief on July 14 at CLE. Yesterday s activation of LH Drew Smyly and 1B James Loney from the DL trimmed the DL from a club-record 12 players to 10 the Rays have made 12 DL placements already this season, which according to Stats LLC is the 2nd-highest total by the end of April in the last 20 years (1996 2015), behind the 2014 Rangers (13). RAY MATTER The Rays have a 3-game winning streak, all of the comeback variety, on the heels of a 4-game losing streak they recovered from a 2-0 deficit last night, 1-0 deficit Thu vs. BOS and 5-1 deficit Wed vs. BOS prior to this, they hadn t come from behind to win in their first 14 games of the season in last night s 12-3 win in the series opener, the Rays set season highs in runs and home runs (3) their 13 hits fell one shy of their season high while their 8 extra-base hits tied a season high, both coming April 12 at MIA the Rays had 10 players with a hit last night, their most since April 18, 2014 vs. NYY (10). Tonight is the 12th in a stretch of 22 straight games against AL East competition, continuing through May 6 the Rays are 6-5 so far. The Rays lead the AL with a.992 fielding pct., with only 5 errors in 622 chances they rank 2nd in the majors, pct. points behind Miami (.992) since 2011, the Rays lead the AL with a.986 mark. The Rays have drawn 7 bases-loaded walks the next-closest team has 3 (Boston and Detroit), which Logan Forsythe has done alone. A DOZEN RUNS IN A HURRY Last night s game lasted 2 hours, 29 minutes the Rays had never scored that many runs in such a short game the last time they played a game in which one side scored double-digit runs in less than 2-1/2 hours was June 29, 2005 vs. TOR, a 12-3 loss in 2:27. DOUBLE BEER SHOWER Last night Jose Dominguez recorded his first major league victory, and Matt Andriese followed with his first major league save it was the first time this happened for the Rays since June 12, 2005 at PIT, when Franklin Nuñez got the win and Chad Orvella the save also the only win and save of their respective careers the last time it happened in the majors was just 15 days prior: Toronto s Daniel Norris (win) and Miguel Castro (save) on April 9 at NYY Nuñez and Orvella were also the last Rays rookie duo to earn a win and save together. Several firsts have taken place this year for the Rays: first home run (Tim Beckham, Mikie Mahtook, Allan Dykstra) first hit (Dykstra, Mahtook) first win (Steve Geltz, Dominguez) first save (Geltz, Matt Andriese) first managerial win (Kevin Cash). The Rays have had a major-league-high five different pitchers record a save (Andriese, Geltz, RH Brad Boxberger, RH Ernesto Frieri, RH Kevin Jepsen) since 2008, 30 different Rays pitchers have earned a save, 2nd most in the majors (Mets-34) the club record is 9 (2009). RAYS vs. BLUE JAYS The Rays are 4-1 in the season series they won 3 of 4 games in Toronto last week last night was the 300th game between these clubs the Rays 159 wins are their most against any opponent their 159-141 (.530) record is their 3rd best vs. an AL opponent the Rays were 8-11 last year, ending a streak of six straight winning seasons vs. the Jays, during which time they were 72-37. AT THE TROP The Rays have won 3 straight home games after beginning the season 1-6 at Tropicana Field it s the first time they ve won 3 straight at home since last July 12-26, spanning two homestands and surrounding the All-Star break the last time they won 3 in a row within the same homestand was May 22-25 vs. OAK, BOS (4 straight). The Rays are 5-2 (.714) on the road, tied for the 2nd best in the majors behind Detroit (5-1) dating back to last June 2, the Rays are 28-37 (.431) at home 5th worst in the majors while their 35-22 (.614) record on the road is 2nd best in the majors to KC (39-20,.661). POWER SURGE All 3 of the Rays homers last night were of the 2-run variety (James Loney, Rene Rivera, Tim Beckham) the last time they hit 3 HR with men on base was April 19, 2014 vs. NYY in a 16-1 win (Evan Longoria, Ryan Hanigan, Wil Myers) last night they scored 4 runs in the 4th and 5 in the 5th, the first time they scored 4-plus in back-to-back innings since that same game vs. NYY. Nine of the team s 18 HR have come on 2-strike counts, including Tim Beckham s last night this leads the AL and ranks 2nd in the majors to the Dodgers (10) all of Beckham s 3 HR this season have come with 2 strikes tied with LAA Mike Trout, SEA Nelson Cruz, DET J.D. Martinez and CLE Carlos Santana for the AL lead. THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT Tim Beckham s home run last night was the 9th hit by Rays rookies this year, passing April 1998 for most in club history in the month of April (Steven Souza Jr.-4, Beckham-3, Allan Dykstra-1, Mikie Mahtook-1) 9 HR leads the majors; Toronto ranks 2nd with 7 Rays rookies have accounted for half of the team s 18 HR as well as half of the 18 HR hit by AL rookies prior to this month, the Rays hadn t seen a homer by a rookie in April since Reid Brignac on Aprli 27, 2010 vs. OAK a look at the home run output by Rays rookies over the past four seasons: Year First Rookie HR Total HR* Rookies w/hr 2012 May 12 (Guyer, Game 34) 3 2 2013 June 22 (Myers, Game 75) 11 1 2014 May 15 (Guyer, Game 42) 13 2 2015 April 11 (Beckham, Game 5) 9 4 * year-end rookie HR total BECKHAM & THE BENCH There have been 8 multi-hit games off the bench in the majors in 2015, and 5 are by Rays players (Tim Beckham-3, David DeJesus-1, Brandon Guyer-1) Beckham is batting.500/.533/1.286 (7-for-14) with 3 HR, a triple and 7 RBI in 9 games off the bench this season Beckham s 3 multi-hit games off the bench already match the 2014 major league leader, OAK Derek Norris the last player to have 3 such games off the bench by the end of April was DET Barbaro Garbey in 1984 already, he s one of only five in club history to hit 3 HR as a sub in a season, joining Ben Zobrist (4 in 2009), Sean Rodriguez (3 in 2014), Bubba Trammell (3 in 2000) and Willy Aybar (3 in 2010). RAMPANT ROOKIES The Rays have used 10 different rookies this year four players have made their ML debuts this season, matching the club s total for all of 2014 (the club record is six, in 2008 and 2001) the Rays currently have five rookies on the active roster, and had a club-record nine earlier this week OF Steven Souza Jr. leads the club with 4 HR and 11 RBI his 4 HR are a club record for a rookie in April among ML rookies, he ranks T-2nd in HR, 3rd in RBI and 1st with 4 SB no other player in the majors, regardless of rookie status, can match his combination of HR and SB RH Nathan Karns leads AL rookies with 23.2 IP and 20 SO. RENE RIVERA Has delivered the game-winning RBI in each of the last 2 games last night he hit a 2-run home run off R.A. Dickey in the 4th inning, his first homer as a Ray, to break a 2-2 tie on Thu vs. BOS delivered a walk-off single in the 9th, the second walk-off hit of his career Rivera was batting.118 (6-for-51) prior to the walk-off single. ON THIS DATE Twenty years ago today (April 25, 1995), Major League Baseball returned from the 1994 strike as the Dodgers beat the Marlins, 8-7, at Joe Robbie Stadium in the season opener by the end of the current labor contract, MLB will have gone at least 21 years without a strike or lockout, the longest period of labor peace since the inception of the MLBPA each of the other three major sports (NHL, NBA, NFL) have endured at least one work stoppage since then, with a combined six work stoppages since MLB s last such gap. Upcoming Games Opp. Time TV Rays Starting Pitcher Opp. Starting Pitcher Sun., April 26 TOR 1:10 p.m. Sun Sports RH Chris Archer (2-2, 1.07) LH Mark Buehrle (3-0, 4.00) Mon., April 27 @NYY 7:05 p.m. Sun Sports RH Nathan Karns (1-1, 5.32) RH Adam Warren (1-1, 5.40) Tues., April 28 @NYY 7:05 p.m. Sun Sports RH Jake Odorizzi (2-1, 1.65) RH Masahiro Tanaka (2-1, 3.22) Wed., April 29 @NYY 1:05 p.m. Sun Sports LH Drew Smyly (2-2, 1.07) RH Michael Pineda (3-0, 3.86) **All games broadcast on WDAE 620 AM; Sat and Sun games will be broadcast in Spanish on WGES 680 AM. All times Eastern Standard Time (EST).**

TONIGHT S STARTER RH ERASMO RAMIREZ (0-1, 21.32) YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER BB SO HR Avg. 2014 Seattle 1-6 5.26 17 14 0 0 75.1 82 44 44 34 60 13.277 High Desert 0-1 7.50 1 1 0 0 6.0 8 6 5 2 7 2.308 Tacoma 6-5 3.66 15 14 0 0 86.0 92 43 35 13 67 8.270 2015 Tampa Bay 0-1 21.32 3 1 0 0 6.1 15 16 15 6 6 1.455 Career Majors 7-13 5.11 50 36 0 0 213.0 223 130 121 78 171 32.267 Career Minors 50-26 3.26 119 112 2 0 678.2 674 312 246 117 546 49.257 LAST APP Pitched a scoreless 9th on Sun vs. NYY, retiring Mark Teixeira (3u), Chase Headley (L7) and Stephen Drew (5-3) in order on 8 pitches (6 strikes) it was his first scoreless app (start or relief) since Sep 15, 2014 at LAA with the Mariners (2 scoreless innings of relief). LAST START Faced these Blue Jays on April 15 at Rogers Centre, his first start with the Rays pitched into the 4th, allowing runs in each of his innings as Toronto scored twice in the 1st, 3rd and 4th and three times in the 2nd his line: 3.1 IP, 9 H, 9 R, 8 ER, 3 BB, 4 SO, 1 HR (Jose Bautista), 91 pitches, 53 strikes it was a scoring change by Major League Baseball resulting in him being charged with 8 ER not 7 ER as Josh Donaldson was credited a 4th-inning single instead of an E6 despite the 8 ER, his ERA actually dropped from 31.50 to 25.31. Became the first Ray to allow 9 runs (or more) in a start of 3.1 IP or fewer since Jeff Niemann on Aug 25, 2010 at LAA. Better that start and his Rays debut (in relief) on April 10 at MIA, he was the first in franchise history to allow 7 runs (or more) in each of his first 2 apps with the Rays. ROUGH DEBUT Made his Rays debut in relief on April 10 at MIA, allowing 6 H and 7 R over the 3rd and 4th innings his 7 runs allowed were the most by a Rays reliever since Gary Glover on July 10, 2008 at CLE and tied with Brian Meadows on April 5, 2006 at BAL for the most ever in a Rays relief debut his 6 hits were the most allowed in a Rays relief debut since Jeremy Hellickson on Sep 4, 2010 at BAL. SEASON IN REVIEW Has faced 40 batters this season; 21 have reached base and 16 have scored has as many walks (6) as he does strikeouts (6) his.455 opp avg (15-for-33) and.550 opp OBP are the highest in the majors (min. 20 BF) while his.667 opp SLG ranks 6th only 6 AL qualifiers have a.667 SLG or higher this season: SEA Nelson Cruz (.766), TOR Devon Travis (.732), BAL Adam Jones (.730), OAK Stephen Vogt (.706), NYY Mark Teixeira (.673) and CWS Jose Abreu (.667). THE NEW GUY Pronounced eh-rass-moh acquired from Seattle on March 31 in exchange for LH Mike Montgomery prior to the trade, had spent all seven years of his pro career in the Mariners system, including parts of three years in the majors (2012-14) despite his big league experience, is 10 months younger than Montgomery, and will turn 25 on May 2 debuted in 2012, 3 weeks before his 22nd birthday. NO. 26 Is 1 of 26 different starting pitcher used by the Rays since 2008 this mark is tied with SF for the fewest in the majors the closest AL team is Cleveland (33) the Padres have used the most during that span (51) of these 26 starters, 23 have been either homegrown or acquired by trade the only exceptions are Erik Bedard (15 starts 2015 GAME LOG GAME DEC ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP P/K FINAL OPP. LEFT *4/10 at MIA -- 31.50 2.0 6 7 7 3 2 0 1 0 50/31 L, 9-10 (10) -- -- 4/15 at TOR L-1 25.31 3.1 9 9 8 3 4 1 0 0 91/53 L, 7-12 Buehrle down, 7-0 *4/19 vs. NYY -- 21.32 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/6 L, 3-5 -- -- 2015 SPRING GAME LOG GAME DEC ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP P/K FINAL OPP. LEFT 3/6 @ LAD -- 4.50 2.0 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 -- L, 4-7 Huff down, 2-0 3/11 vs. COL -- 3.60 3.0 2 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 -- L, 1-4 Bergman tied, 1-1 3/18 vs. OAK W-1 2.00 4.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 -- W, 4-0 Pomeranz up, 1-0 3/23 @ LAA L-1 3.38 1.2 4 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 -- L, 0-5 Shoemaker down, 4-0 *3/28 vs. SF L-2 6.23 2.1 6 5 5 1 2 0 0 0 -- L, 8-9 -- -- *4/4 vs. DET L-3 5.40 3.2 2 1 1 0 6 1 0 0 58/40 L, 0-1 -- -- TOTAL 1-3 5.40 16.2 20 13 10 2 13 2 0 0 -- -- -- -- Ejected on April 16 at TOR in the 8th inn. by HP umpire Laz Diaz for arguing the result of an instant replay review was his 2nd career ejection and first as a manager as a player, was ejected Sep 7, 2007 with BOS. 37-year-old rookie manager is the youngest skipper in the majors since ARI A.J. Hinch (34) in 2009 and youngest active manager/head coach in the four major sports, ahead of Orlando Magic interim head coach James Borrego (37) Cash is 24 days younger. #16 KEVIN CASH, MANAGER in 2014), Jamey Wright (1 start in 2013 on a planned bullpen day) and Roberto Hernandez (24 starts in 2013). SPRING THINGS Came to Mariners camp out of options and with an outside shot at a rotation spot, competing with Taijuan Walker and Roenis Elias (which Walker won, allowing only 2 runs and 10 hits over 27 IP) for his part, Erasmo went 1-2 with a 6.23 ERA (13-IP, 9-ER) in 5 apps, 4 starts in Mariners camp he pitched on April 4 vs. DET at Tropicana Field, allowing a solo homer to his first batter faced, Victor Martinez, then retiring 11 of the next 12 had 6 SO, five of them swinging. WINTER LEAGUE SUCCESS Pitched for Cardenales de Lara in the Venezuelan Winter League, going 2-0 with a 0.30 ERA (30-IP, 1-ER) and 22 strikeouts in five starts opened with 26 consecutive scoreless innings. FREQUENT FLYER Saw seven different stints in the majors with Seattle in 2014: Opening Day April 23, May 7, June 3-25, July 22, Aug 10, Aug 27 and Sep 2 season s end pitched solely out of the bullpen after his September call-up, appearing in 3 games over his last 5 games (4 starts) with Triple-A Tacoma, went 4-1 with a 2.45 ERA (25.2-IP, 7-ER). FOLLOWING FELIX Made his second Opening Day roster he started Seattle s second game of the 2014 season behind Felix Hernandez in that game at Angel Stadium, he defeated C.J. Wilson, 8-3, totaling 7 IP, 6 H, 2 R/ER, 0 BB, 6 SO, 93 pitches yielded only a 2-run homer to Raul Ibanez. LOOKING FOR A W Ended the 2014 season with a 6-game losing streak after winning his season debut April 1 at LAA (see above), went 0-6 with a 5.53 ERA (68.1-IP, 42-ER) over his final 16 apps (13 starts). CONTROL In his minor league career has averaged just 1.6 BB/9 IP (679-IP, 117-BB) at the major league level, his walk rate has risen each year: 1.8 BB/9 IP in 2012, 3.2 in 2013, 4.1 in 2014. NICARAGUA S OWN Is one of only 13 players in major league history born in Nicaragua most famously Dennis Martinez and one of two who made an Opening Day roster along with BAL Everth Cabrera he is the first to play for the Rays named Nicaraguan Athlete of the Year in 2011 and 2013 according to the Seattle Times, he was actually spotted by a scout while pitching at an academy in neighboring El Salvador, where his schooling and living expenses were covered while he played. BLOODLINES Erasmo s grandmother, Esperanza, taught him the game at age 4 both his parents are trained accountants, and his father fought and was wounded in Nicaragua s civil war in the 1970s. * relief appearance TOMORROW S STARTER RH CHRIS ARCHER (2-2, 1.07) LAST START On Tue vs. BOS, yielded an unearned run in the 3rd, snapping a career-long 16 inning scoreless streak it proved to be the only run of the game, as the Red Sox won 1-0 dropped to 1-5 in his career against the Red Sox, compared to 21-16 against the rest of the league allowed a season-high 7 hits his line: L, 5.2 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 SO, 106 pitches, 72 strikes. STREAKING Has not allowed an earned run since the 6th inning on Opening Day vs. BAL has made thiee consecutive starts without yielding an earned run, tying the club record (Alex Cobb, April 6 May 22, 2014; Matt Moore, Sep 29, 2012 April 10, 2013) tomorrow, he will have a chance to become the first AL pitcher with 4 consecutive starts 2015 SPLITS vs. RH:.524 (11-21), 1-HR vs. LH:.333 (4-12) Home: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (1.0-IP, 0-ER) Road: 0-1, 25.31 ERA (5.1-IP, 15-ER) 2014 SPLITS vs. RH:..270 (34-126), 7-HR vs. LH:.282 (48-170), 6-HR Home: 0-4, 5.19 ERA (34.2-IP, 20-ER) Road: 1-2, 5.31 ERA (40.2-IP, 24-ER) RAMIREZ vs. TORONTO CAREER Is 1-1 with a 8.31 ERA (13-IP, 12-ER) in 4 career apps (2 starts) against the Blue Jays all 4 apps have come at Rogers Centre only start this season was there on April 15 (see above). without an ER in one season since KC Zack Greinke began the 2009 season with 4 straight. vs. TORONTO Is 3-1 with a 2.98 ERA (60.1-IP, 20-ER) in 10 career starts against the Blue Jays, most career starts against any team made 6 starts against them in 2014, tied with BOS Clay Buchholz for most in the majors has already faced them once this season: April 16 at Rogers Centre and had 11 SO, his 4th career game reaching doubledigits and first since Aug 13, 2014 at TEX (12) his line: W, 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 11 SO, 2 HBP, 109 pitches, 68 strikes is 1-1 with a 5.25 ERA (24-IP, 14-ER) in 4 career starts against them at Tropicana Field. 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 (2002-10) spent two years (2005-06) in the Rays org., and appeared in 13 major league games in 2005 for Lou Piniella.

RAYS HITTER NOTES #1 TIM BECKHAM, INF Fri: 2-2, HR, 2-RBI, R (PH) BOS Series: 0-4, BB, R Stand: 3-13, HR, 2-RBI, 2-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.333 (6-18), 3-HR 2015:.278/.325/.583, 3-HR, 8-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (1.000, 2-2) RISP:.286 (2-7) vs. RH:.222 (4-18) Batting.136/.200/.136 (3-for-22) in 7 games as a starter compared to.500/.533/1.286 (5-for-12) with 3 HR and 7 RBI off the bench has 3 multi-hit games off the bench, most by the end of April since DET Barbaro Garbey in 1984 there have been 8 multi-hit games off the bench this season; the Rays have 5 of them and Beckham has 3 last season, OAK Derek Norris had the most such games in the majors 3 over the entire season. Had a 2-run homer yesterday vs. TOR (Jeff Francis) all 3 HR have come vs. LHP in 2-strike counts batting.346/.393/.769 (9-for-26) with 3 HR and 7 RBI in 2-strike counts this season, with 15 of the 17 outs being strikeouts major league avg. with 2 strikes is.173. Has played 16 G with 7 starts (5-2B, 2-SS) is the 1st Rays rookie with two PH HR in a season and the 7th Ray all-time to do it (last Willy Aybar in 2010). #13 ASDRUBAL CABRERA, INF Fri: 1-4, 3B, RBI, BB, R BOS Series: 3-8, BB, 2-R Stand: 6-22, 3B, RBI, 2-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.000 (0-14) 2015:.219/.265/.297, 0-HR, 6-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 3G (.364, 4-11) RISP:.143 (3-21) vs. RH:.280 (14-50) Is 4-for-11 in his last 3 games, breaking out of a 2-for-32 slump yesterday vs. TOR was his first extra-base hit since April 11 at MIA is 13 hits shy of 1,000 for his career leads the team in at-bats (64) and ranks 3rd in the AL in triples (2). Has hit 3rd in all 16 starts (15-SS, 1-DH) has yet to make an error in 54 chances at shortstop this season. Remains hitless (0-for-14) vs. left-handed pitching entered this season with a higher career avg. vs. LHP (.280) than RHP (.262). Since 2011, ranks among ML switch-hitter leaders in HR (69, 6th), RBI (291, 5th), 2B (134, 2nd) and hits (585, 6th). #7 DAVID DEJESUS, OF Fri: 1-3 BOS Series: 0-6, BB Stand: 4-15, 2-BB, 2-R vs. LH: -- 2015:.333/.421/.485, 1-HR, 8-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.333, 1-3) RISP:.571 (4-7) vs. RH:.333 (11-33), 1-HR Has hit leadoff in 8 of his 9 starts (8-DH, 1-LF) leads the team with a.421 OBP (min. 20 AB) and ranks T-2nd in RBI despite only 33 at-bats. Has 1 hit in his last 9 at-bats, dropping his avg. from.417 to.333 does not have an at-bat vs. left-handed pitching. Batting.318/.400/.318 (7-for-22) in 8 home games this season all 3 XBH and 8 RBI have come on the road:.364/.462/.818 (4-for-11) in 4 G. Batting.280 (7-for-25) with the bases empty,.500 (4-for-8) with runners on base and.571 (4-for-7) with RISP. Had a go-ahead, 3-run homer on April 12 at MIA (Henderson Alvarez), the 5th HR of his career on an 0-2 pitch (last June 13, 2013 vs. CIN). #10 JAKE ELMORE, INF/OF Fri: 0-0 (def. rep.) BOS Series: 1-1, HR, RBI, 2-R Stand: 1-1, HR, RBI, 2-R vs. LH: -- 2015: 1.000/1.000/4.000, 1-HR, 1-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak (2014-15): 2G (.500, 2-4) RISP: -- vs. RH: 1.000 (1-1), 1-HR On Wed vs. BOS, became the 13th in Rays history to hit a home run in his first at-bat with the team, first since Ryan Roberts on July 25, 2012 at BAL it was his third career homer in his 200th at-bat, first HR since Aug 6, 2013 vs. BOS (Drake Britton). 27-year-old was selected from Triple-A Durham on Wed as Ryan Brett was placed on the 15-day DL and Jeff Beliveau was transferred to the 60-day DL hit.333/.462/.333 (14-for-42) with 5 RBI for the Bulls, having reached in each of his 12 games his.462 OBP ranked T-2nd in the IL. Spring Training: Hit.135/.298/.162 (5-for-37) in 22 games played innings at 1B (3), 2B (23), 3B (33), SS (28), LF (12) and RF (15). Has spent parts of 3 seasons in the majors with ARI, HOU and CIN over 2 stints with the Astros in 2013, appeared at all 9 positions (incl. pitcher). #11 LOGAN FORSYTHE, INF Fri: 1-4, RBI, 2-R BOS Series: 3-8, 2-RBI, 4-BB Stand: 7-21, HR, 4-RBI, 4-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.278 (5-18), 1-HR 2015:.278/.381/.444, 2-HR, 8-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 4G (.333, 4-12) RISP:.214 (3-14) vs. RH:.278 (10-36), 1-HR Collected his 8th RBI yesterday vs. TOR in his 17th game (15th start) last season, did get his 8th until the Rays 84th game, his 58th (35th start). Had a bases-loaded walk on Wed vs. BOS in the 6th, his MLB-leading 3rd of the season has walked in all 3 of his PA with the bases loaded. Has played 17 G with 15 starts (11-2B, 3-1B, 1-3B) he and SF Matt Duffy are the only players with starts at 1B, 2B and 3B this season. Was the back end of back-to-back homers with Allan Dykstra on April 17 vs. NYY (4th) was his first 3-hit game since Aug 14, 2014 at TEX. On April 16 at TOR, became the first AL player to play 1B, 2B and 3B in the same game since Ben Zobrist on Sep 23, 2010 at NYY. Has played 32.1 innings at 1B his only previous regular season action there was 1 inning on April 17, 2014 vs. NYY. Is a career.271/.340/.429 (103-for-380) hitter with 11 HR vs. LHP compared to.218/.288/.302 (144-for-660) with 9 HR vs. RHP. #5 BRANDON GUYER, OF Fri: 1-3, 2B, BB, R BOS Series: 2-5, 2-RBI, BB Stand: 4-15, 2-2B, 2-RBI, 2-BB, R vs. LH:.176 (3-17) 2015:.250/.415/.375, 0-HR, 3-RBI, 2-SB Current Hitting Streak: 3G (.375, 3-8) RISP:.500 (2-4) vs. RH:.333 (5-15) Half of his 8 hits have gone for extra bases (4-2B) has played 14 games with 7 starts (6-LF, 1-DH) has made 4 starts at leadoff vs. LHP. On Wed vs. BOS had a game-tying, 2-run single on an 0-2 pitch as a pinch-hitter in the 6th only had 1 RBI in his first 12 G spanning 28 AB. Batting.176 (3-for-17) vs. LHP entering 2015, was a career.272/.327/.415 (40-for-147) hitter vs. LHP and.238/.305/.331 vs. RHP. 29-year-old made his second consecutive Opening Day roster on April 10 at MIA, drew his first career bases-loaded walk in the 7th (Sam Dyson). Spring Training: Appeared in 11 games between all three outfield positions hit a grand slam on April 3 at DET off Anibal Sanchez. #8 DESMOND JENNINGS, OF Fri: 2-4, 2B, R BOS Series: 2-12, R Stand: 5-26, 2B, 2-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.333 (4-12) 2015:.217/.304/.233, 0-HR, 2-RBI, 5-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.500, 2-4) RISP:.214 (3-14) vs. RH:.188 (9-48) Has a pair of recent multi-hit games (Wed vs. BOS, yesterday vs. TOR), his first since Aug 28, 2014 at BAL had a ground-rule double yesterday vs. TOR in the 7th, his first extra-base hit in his 60th at-bat this season in 2014, he averaged an XBH every 11.4 at-bats. Has started all 17 games (10-LF, 6-CF, 1-DH) out of the No. 5 (15x) or No. 6 (2x) spot in the lineup. Ranks T-1st in the AL and T-4th in the majors with 5 SB his 7 SB att. match his total from his last 78 G of 2014 has stolen 3B three times as many as he had all of 2014 and one shy of his career high (2012) did it twice on April 13 at TOR, the 5th time in club history that occurred. Has gone 375 chances since his last error on Sep 6, 2013 at SEA. #39 KEVIN KIERMAIER, OF Fri: 1-4, RBI, 2-R BOS Series: 1-6 Stand: 2-15, RBI, 2-R vs. LH:.308 (4-13) 2015:.277/.306/.553, 2-HR, 5-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.250, 2-8) RISP:.222 (2-9) vs. RH:.265 (9-34), 2-HR Leads the team in extra-base hits (8) and ranks 2nd in doubles (5) his.553 SLG would rank 1st on the team if he qualified. Yesterday vs. TOR, took 4 bases on an E7 in the 5th on Thu vs. BOS snapped an 0-for-12 stretch in the 9th, setting up Rivera s walk-off single. Has played 15 games with 13 starts (11-CF, 2-RF) has made starts at leadoff and the No. 6, 7, 8 and 9 spots in the lineup. 7 of his 8 XBH came in the Rays 1st 6 G, a combination (4 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR) unmatched in the majors through 6 G since TEX Ruben Sierra in 1992. Spring Training: Led club with 5 2B, 2 3B and 5 SB his 5 SB ranked T-7th in the majors played exclusively center field. #21 JAMES LONEY, 1B Fri: 2-5, 2B, HR, 2-RBI, 2-R BOS Series: -- Stand: 2-5, 2B, HR, 2-RBI, 2-R vs. LH:.000 (0-2) 2015:.286/.375/.857, 1-HR, 2-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.400, 2-5) RISP:.333 (1-3) vs. RH:.400 (2-5), 1-HR Returned from the 15-day DL (mild right oblique strain) yesterday, going 2-for-5 with a 2B, HR in his first game back it was his first multi-xbh hit game April 29, 2014 at BOS his first hit of the season was a game-tying, 2-run HR in the 4th off TOR R.A. Dickey. Marked his first major league DL stint, as he ranked 5th in the majors with 1,095 games played over the past 7 years (2008-14) his only time on the DL as a pro was in 2004 for Class-A Jacksonville (Dodgers) with a broken left middle fingertip. Played on Thursday for Class-A Charlotte vs. Palm Beach, going 1-for-4 with a double as the DH. Made his 8th straight Opening Day start at 1B led the 2014 Rays in hits and batting avg. and ranked 2nd to Evan Longoria in RBI (69). #3 EVAN LONGORIA, 3B Fri: 1-4, 2B, RBI, R, SF BOS Series: 3-11, 2B, BB, 2-R Stand: 5-24, 2-2B, RBI, 2-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.222 (2-9) 2015:.218/.343/.382, 1-HR, 3-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 3G (.333, 4-12) RISP:.083 (1-12) vs. RH:.217 (10-46), 1-HR Is 13 hits shy of 1,000 for his career ranks T-2nd in the AL in doubles (6) had one yesterday vs. TOR to set up Loney s game-tying homer added a sac fly in the 5th, his first RBI since April 11 at MIA, snapping a stretch of 11 games without one. Wed vs. BOS was his first multi-hit game since Sep 25, 2014 at BOS in the 6th inn., had his first hit in a 3-0 count since Sep 25, 2012 at BOS. Only HR was Opening Day vs. BAL (solo shot) has gone 16 games without one career-long streak without one is 19 games (3 times). Ranks T-6th in AL with 10 BB is the franchise s all-time leader in homers (185), doubles (232), extra-base hits (429), RBI (638) and SLG (.492). Has made 186 consecutive starts, the active ML leader, according to Elias has played in 259 straight games, the longest active streak as SF Hunter Pence (383) begins the year on the DL was 1 of 3 players to start every game last year (ATL Freddie Freeman, KC Alcides Escobar). Would need to play every day until July 2029 to pass Cal Ripken Jr. s consecutive games streak (2,632).

#44 RENE RIVERA, C Fri: 1-4, HR, 2-RBI, R BOS Series: 2-10, RBI, BB Stand: 4-22, HR, 3-RBI, BB, R vs. LH:.176 (3-17) 2015:.143/.186/.232, 1-HR, 5-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.286, 2-7) RISP:.176 (3-17) vs. RH:.128 (5-39), 1-HR In his 54th AB, connected for his first homer as a Ray yesterday vs. TOR was a go-ahead, 2-run HR in the 4th, second straight night he broke a tie. On Thu vs. BOS, had his 2nd career walk-off hit, along with Aug 27, 2014 vs. MIL with the Padres (single off Zach Duke) including postseason, it was the first walk-off by a Rays catcher since Jose Lobaton homered into the Rays Touch Tank to end Game 3 of the 2013 ALDS vs. BOS. Has played 17 games with 15 starts (13-C, 1-1B, 1-DH) has caught 31 of 95 attempted base stealers since the start of 2014 (32.6 pct.) they marked his first career starts at 1B and DH has also become the first Ray to play both C and 1B in the same game since John Jaso in 2010. According to FanGraphs, has a.184 batting avg. on balls in play last season he had a.301 BABIP. #20 STEVEN SOUZA JR., OF Fri: DNP BOS Series: 2-11, 2B, HR, RBI, BB, R Stand: 7-24, 2-2B, 2-HR, 4-RBI, BB, 2-R vs. LH:.231 (3-13), 2-HR 2015:.268/.349/.536, 4-HR, 11-RBI, 4-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-6 RISP:.077 (1-13) vs. RH:.279 (12-43), 2-HR Faced Daniel Norris on April 14 at TOR and homered off the facing of the 3rd deck in CF, estimated by ESPN Stats & Info at 463 feet. Has 4 HR, a Rays rookie record for April hit one on Wed vs. BOS, extending his team leads with 4 HR and 11 RBI his 11 RBI is 4th among Rays rookies all-time for April, trailing Rocco Baldelli (20) in 2003, Delmon Young (13) in 2007 and Bobby Smith (12) in 1998. Only 5 other rookies in ML history have matched his 4 HR, 11 RBI and 4 SB by the end of April: OAK Yoenis Cespedes (2012), BOS Nomar Garciaparra (1997), CAL Devon White (1987), OAK Mitchell Page (1977) and SF Dave Kingman (1972). Batting.324/.359/.730 (12-for-37) with 4 HR and 9 RBI in his last 9 games. Among major league rookies, ranks 5th in hits (15), T-2nd in homers (4), 3rd in RBI (11), T-3rd in walks (7) and 1st in SB (4) no other player, regardless of rookie status, in the majors can match his combination of homers and steals. #46 BOBBY WILSON, C Fri: DNP BOS Series: 0-2 Stand: 0-5, BB vs. LH:.125 (1-8) 2015:.214/.313/.214, 0-HR, 1-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-5 RISP:.667 (2-3) vs. RH:.333 (2-6) Has played 8 games with 4 starts at catcher has thrown out 1-of-4 attempted base stealers. Became the 1st catcher to make the Rays Opening Day roster as a non-roster invite marked his 4th Opening Day roster (2010-12 with LAA). Aside from a September stint last year, spent the season with Triple-A Reno (D-backs) caught a Triple-A best 54.1 pct. of attempted base stealers. Became the 12th Tampa Bay-area native to play for the Rays attended Seminole High School and St. Petersburg College. RAYS BULLPEN NOTES #35 MATT ANDRIESE, RH Last App: 4/24 vs. TOR (SV, 3.0-IP, 2-H, 1-R, 0-BB, 1-SO, 1-HR) Saves-Opps: 1-1 vs. LH:.476 (10-21), 1-HR 2015: 0-1-1, 5.73 ERA, 4 G, 2 GS Long Relief App: 3.0, 4/24 vs. TOR IR-RS: -- vs. RH:.227 (5-22) Earned his first career save last night it was the 18th save of 3 IP or more in club history, first since Jake Odorizzi (Sep 24, 2013 at NYY) and first at Tropicana Field since Joe Kennedy on Sep 9, 2003 vs. TOR yielded a solo HR to Justin Smoak in the 9th. Made his debut April 10 at MIA, working a scoreless 6th in relief made 2 starts, April 14 at TOR and April 19 vs. NYY, but was unable to complete the 4th inning in both cases has a 2.25 ERA (4-IP, 1-ER) as a reliever; 7.71 ERA (7-IP, 6-ER) as a starter. Spring Training: Ranked 10th in the Grapefruit League with a 2.21 ERA (20.1-IP, 5-ER) tied for the team lead with 5 starts (Archer, Karns). In 2014 led Triple-A Durham with 11 wins in a career-high 162.1 IP over his minor league career, has made 84 starts and 10 relief apps. #26 BRAD BOXBERGER, RH Last App: 4/23 vs. BOS (W, 1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: 4-4 vs. LH:.273 (3-11) 2015: 2-1-4, 2.45 ERA, 8 G Long Relief App: 1.0, 7x-last 4/23 vs. BOS IR-RS: -- vs. RH:.071 (1-14) Has recorded wins in his last two apps, retiring all 6 BF (perfect 9th on Thu vs. BOS, perfect 7th on Wed vs. BOS retiring 3-4-5 hitters). Ranks T-4th in the AL in saves (4) and T-2nd in games finished (6) all 8 apps have come with the Rays down 1, tied or holding a lead of 3 runs or fewer. Has recorded at least 1 SO in his last 15 apps and in 18 of his last 19 apps dating back to the end of 2014. Took the loss on April 10 at MIA, allowing a walk-off 1B (Yelich) only other time he was on the mound in a walk-off was May 15, 2014 at LAA (Trout HR). Spring Training: Had a 0.67 WHIP and opponents hit just.133 (4-for-30) off him in 9 IP. In 2014, had a club relief record 104 SO struck out 42.1 pct. of batters, highest rate in AL history by a right-handed reliever. #43 ERNESTO FRIERI, RH Last App: 4/21 vs. BOS (1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 1-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: 1-2 vs. LH:.286 (4-14), 2-HR 2015: 0-0-1, 5.87 ERA, 7 G Long Relief App: 1.1, 3x-last 4/19 vs. NYY IR-RS: 4-1 vs. RH:.214 (3-14), 1-HR His last 2 apps spanning 2.1 IP have been scoreless allowed homers in his 3 prev. apps before that, first time in his career doing so. Tied his season long app on Sun vs. NYY (1.1 IP) on April 17 vs. NYY, yielded a game-tying, 2-run HR to Alex Rodriguez in the 6th inning. Since 2011, has allowed 37 HR, most among major league relievers has allowed 14 HR since the start of 2014, 2nd among ML relievers, in 49.1 IP. On April 12 at MIA recorded his first save since June 9, 2014 vs. OAK and his first save of 4 or more outs since Sep 15, 2013 at HOU. 29-year-old made his fifth consecutive Opening Day roster is the first Colombian-born player in Rays history. Spring Training: All 3 runs allowed came on March 20 vs. TOR allowed a solo homer to Justin Smoak and a 2-run HR to Ryan Goins. #54 STEVE GELTZ, RH Last App: 4/22 vs. BOS (S, 1.0-IP, 1-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: 1-1 vs. LH:.143 (2-14) 2015: 1-0-1, 3.00 ERA, 8 G, 1 GS Long Relief App: 1.1, 3x-last 4/19 vs. NYY IR-RS: 5-0 vs. RH:.176 (3-17) Pitched a scoreless 9th on Wed vs. BOS for his first career save it was the Rays 15th game and his 8th app, and already this season has made his first career start (April 10 at MIA) and recorded his first career win (April 14 at TOR) and first career save (Wed vs. BOS). Is the only pitcher in the majors to start a game and record a save this season has also stranded all 5 inherited runners this year. Made his first career start on April 10 at MIA after 256 career relief apps between the minors and majors tied his longest career app in the majors. Became the first AL pitcher to make 2 relief apps and a start within his team s first 4 games of the season since NYY Greg Cadaret in 1990. On Opening Day vs. BAL (1.1-IP, 4-SO), he became the first pitcher in since records are available (1914) with more than 1 IP to strike out every BF. Spring Training: His 11 apps tied for the team lead with C.J. Riefenhauser allowed only 7 H and 0 BB in 10.1 IP. #47 BRANDON GOMES, RH Last App: 4/23 vs. BOS (0.1-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.167 (1-6) 2015: 0-0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 G Long Relief App: 2.0, 4/19 vs. NYY IR-RS: 6-0 vs. RH:.000 (0-6) Stranded a pair of inherited runners on Thu vs. BOS with a called strikeout of PH Hanley Ramirez on a 79 mph slider to end the 7th. Has made 3 scoreless apps (3.2-IP, 1-H, 1-BB, 4-SO) since being selected from Durham on Sunday after Grant Balfour was designated for assignment. Retired all 4 BF on Tue vs. BOS made his season debut on Sun vs. NYY, throwing 40 pitches over 2 scoreless innings. Was 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA (5.1-IP, 2-ER) and 7 SO in 4 apps for the Bulls has split the last 4 seasons (2011-14) between Durham and the Rays. Spring Training: Went 1-0 with a 0.63 ERA (14.1-IP, 9-H, 1-R/ER, 1-BB, 20-SO) in 9 relief apps was reassigned to minor league camp March 30. In his career, has held righties to.194/.276/.317 (49-for-252), while lefties have hit.291/.362/.473 (48-for-165). In 2014, made 29 apps over three stints with the Rays over his final 2 stints, had a 1.50 ERA (12-IP, 2-ER) in 9 apps. #40 KEVIN JEPSEN, RH Last App: 4/23 vs. BOS (1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: 1-1 vs. LH:.077 (1-13) 2015: 0-1-1, 1.13 ERA, 8 G Long Relief App: 1.0, 8x-last 4/23 vs. BOS IR-RS: 3-1 vs. RH:.133 (2-15) Has only allowed 1 R in 8 apps spanning 8 IP the Rays defense has made errors behind him in each of his last two apps. Took the loss on April 17 vs. NYY, allowing his 1st run as a Ray on an RBI single to Alex Rodriguez. Escaped a no-out, bases-loaded jam by only allowing one run to score on April 16 at TOR (Bautista fly out, Encarnacion sac fly, Navarro ground out). Pitched a perfect 9th on April 14 at TOR for his 6th career save and 1st with the Rays. His last major league win was June 27, 2013 at DET, having made 106 apps since then only three pitchers in AL history made more apps than he did last season (74) and not earned a win. #59 EVERETT TEAFORD, LH Last App: -- Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH: -- Triple-A: 1-1-0, 4.20 ERA, 3 GS Long Relief App: -- IR-RS: -- vs. RH: -- Selected from Triple-A Durham today as Jose Dominguez was optioned is oldest member of the current pitching staff turns 31 on May 15. Started Monday vs. Charlotte (White Sox) and earned a 5-1 win totaled 6 IP, 5 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 5 SO, 0 HR, 86 pitches, 59 strikes. Spring Training: Went 2-1 with a 2.03 ERA (13.1-IP, 13-H, 4-R, 3-ER, 1-BB, 9-SO) in 6 apps (2 starts) non-roster invite was reassigned on March 30. Spent the 2014 season with the LG Twins of the Korean Baseball Organization has spent parts of 3 years (2011-13) in the majors with KC appeared in 1 game in 2013, July 14 at CLE (0.2-IP, 1-H, 0-R) owns career 4.25 ERA (106-IP, 50-ER) in 45 games, 8 starts.

RAYS PITCHING BY THE NUMBERS W-L-S G ERA IP H ER BB SO HR Totals 9-8-8 17 4.08 152.1 119 69 60 135 16 Starters 5-6-0 17 3.76 93.1 72 39 34 85 9 Relievers 4-2-8 17 4.58 59.0 47 30 26 50 7 Home 4-6-3 10 3.90 90.0 68 39 36 87 12 Road 5-2-5 7 4.19 62.1 50 29 24 48 4 April 9-8-8 17 4.08 152.1 119 69 60 135 16 LAST HR OFF 15 MOST HITS GAME 15 MOST RBI GAME Beckham 4/24 vs. TOR Francis 2, 4x-last, 4/24 vs. TOR 2, 3x-last, 4/24 vs. TOR Cabrera 9/3/14 at LAD Correia 3, 4/10 at MIA 2, 4/10 at MIA DeJesus 4/12 at MIA Alvarez 2, 3x-last, 4/18 vs. NYY 3, 2x-last, 4/12 at MIA Elmore 4/22 vs. BOS Mujica 1, 4/22 vs. BOS 1, 4/22 vs. BOS Forsythe 4/17 vs. NYY Warren 3, 4/17 vs. NYY 2, 4/7 vs. BAL Guyer 8/29/14 vs. BOS Ranaudo 2, 4/10 at MIA 2, 4/22 vs. BOS Jennings 8/8/14 at CHC Wada 2, 2x-last, 4/24 vs. TOR 1, 2x-last, 4/14 at TOR Kiermaier 4/10 at MIA Haren 2, 4x-last, 4/16 at TOR 2, 2x-last, 4/10 at MIA Loney 4/24 vs. TOR Dickey 2, 4/24 vs. TOR 2, 4/24 vs. TOR Longoria 4/6 vs. BAL Tillman 2, 4/22 vs. BOS 1, 3x-last, 4/24 vs. TOR Rivera 4/24 vs. TOR Dickey 3, 4/12 at MIA 2, 2x-last, 4/24 vs. TOR Souza Jr. 4/22 vs. BOS Kelly 3, 2x-last, 4/19 vs. NYY 3, 2x-last, 4/19 vs. NYY Wilson 8/31/12 at SEA Luetge 1, 3x-last, 4/15 at TOR 1, 4/15 at TOR RAYS BY THE NUMBERS Current Streak: W3 When commit error: 3-3 Hit homer: 6-6 Current Record: 9-8 Ahead after 6-7-8: 6-0/7-0/8-0 Homer with men on: 3-4 Home/Road: 4-6/5-2 Behind after 6-7-8: 0-7/0-6/0-8 Hit multiple homers: 2-3 Day/Night: 2-2/7-6 Tied after 6-7-8: 3-1/2-2/1-0 Score first: 7-0 Grass/Turf: 5-5/4-3 1-run games: 3-4 Score 5 or more: 3-3 vs. East: 7-7 2-run games: 3-1 Score less than 5: 5-5 vs. Central: 0-0 Extra innings: 0-1 Outhit opponents: 8-1 vs. West: 0-0 Win in last at-bat: 1 Outhit by opponents: 1-6 vs. National League: 2-1 Come-from-behind wins: 3 Collect 10 or more hits: 3-2 vs. RH/LH starters: 8-5/1-3 Opp. come-from-behind wins: 2 Opp. 10 or more hits: 0-4 Series W-L-T (home): 1-2-0 Series W-L-T (road): 2-0-0 Wearing white/gray/navy/lt. blue: 4-3/0-2/5-2/0-1 RUN SUPPORT FOR STARTING PITCHERS PITCHER STARTS RUNS RUNS/START RUNS/9-IP CLUB RECORD QUALITY Andriese 2 4 2.00 5.14 1-1 0 Archer 4 6 1.50 2.13 2-2 2 Geltz 1 0 0.00 0.00 0-1 0 Karns 4 19 4.75 7.23 2-2 1 Odorizzi 4 4 1.00 1.32 3-1 4 Ramirez 1 0 0.00 0.00 0-1 0 Smyly 1 4 4.00 7.71 1-0 0 RAYS SEASON HIGHS TEAM BATTING INDIVIDUAL BATTING Longest win streak 4, April 11-14 Most runs, game, TB 2, 14x-last, Kiermaier, 4/24 vs. TOR Long loss streak 4, April 17-Current Most runs, game, Opp 4, Gordon, 4/10 at MIA Most runs game, TB 12, 4/24 vs. TOR Most hits, game, TB 3, 5x-last, Souza Jr., 4/19 vs. NYY Most runs game, Opp 12, 4/15 at TOR Most hits, game, Opp 3, 8x-last, Jones, 4/19 vs. NYY Most runs, inn, TB 7, 4/10 at MIA Most 2B, game, TB 2, 2x-last, Rivera, 4/12 at MIA Most runs, inn, Opp 7, 4/18 vs. NYY Most 2B, game, Opp 1, 24x-last, Valencia, 4/24 vs. TOR Most hits, game, TB 14, 4/12 at MIA Most HR, game, TB 1, 18x-last, Beckham, 4/24 vs. TOR Most hits, game, Opp 13, 2x-last, 4/15 at TOR Most HR, game, Opp 2, Rodriguez, 4/17 vs. NYY Most hits, inn, TB 5, 4/22 vs. BOS Most RBI, game, TB 3, 5x-last, Souza Jr., 4/19 vs. NYY Most hits, inn, Opp 5. 2x-last, 4/18 vs. NYY Most RBI, game, Opp 4, 2x-last, Young, 4/18 vs. NYY Most doubles, game, TB 6. 4/12 at MIA Most x-base hits, game, TB 2, 7x-last, Loney, 4/24 vs. TOR Most doubles, game, Opp 4. 4/10 at MIA Most x-base hits, game, Opp 2, 3x-last, Rodriguez, 4/17 vs. NYY Most HR, game, TB 3. 4/24 vs. TOR Most steals, game, TB 2, Jennings, 4/13 at TOR Most HR, game, Opp 3, 3x-last, 4/17 vs. NYY Most steals, game, Opp 2, 2x-last, Gardner, 4/18 vs. NYY Most x-base hits, game, TB 8. 2x-last, 4/24 vs. TOR Hitting Streak 6, Forsythe, April 11-17 Most x-base hits, game, Opp 6. 4/15 at TOR TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Most stolen bases, game, TB 4, 4/14 at TOR Most SO, TB Starter 11, Archer, 4/16 at TOR Most stolen bases, game, Opp 3. 4/10 at MIA Most SO, Opp Starter 10, Buchholz, 4/23 vs. BOS Most walks, game, TB 8. 4/8 vs. BAL Most SO, TB Reliever 4, Geltz, 4/6 vs. BAL Most walks, game, Opp 6. 3x-last, 4/19 vs. NYY Most IP, TB Reliever 3.0, Andriese, 4/24 vs. TOR Most strikeouts, game, TB 11. 3x-last, 4/19 vs. NYY Most walks, game, TB 4, 3x-last, Karns, 4/22 vs. BOS Most strikeouts, game, Opp 13. 4/8 vs. BAL Most walks, game, Opp 5, 2x-last, Dickey, 4/13 at TOR Most LOB, game, TB 9. 2x-last, 4/23 vs. BOS Most SO, Team, TB 13, 4/8 vs. BAL Most LOB, game, Opp 10, 4/19 vs. NYY Most walks, Team, TB 6, 2x-last, 4/19 vs. NYY Most errors, game, TB 1. 5x-last, 4/23 vs. BOS Low-Hit Game 2, 3 Pitchers, 4/11 at MIA Most errors, game, Opp 1, 5x-last, 4/24 vs. TOR Consecutive Scoreless IP 16.0, Archer, April 11-21 Longest game, time 3:36, 4/10 at MIA Shortest game, time 2:29, 4/24 vs. TOR Longest game, time (9 inn.) 3:22, 4/7 vs. BAL Shortest game, time (9 inn.) 2:29, 4/24 vs. TOR Grand Slams (-): - Back-to-Back (2): Dykstra/Forsythe (4/17 vs. NYY, Warren) 2-HR games (-): - 3-HR games (-): - Pinch-hit (2): Beckham-2 (4/11 at MIA, M Dunn; 4/16 at TOR, A Loup) LAST HR & PLAYER SEASON HIGHS HOME RUNS Walk-off (-): - Lead-off (-): - Inside-the-park (-): - RUNS BY INNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X Total Opponent 9 7 9 15 8 6 8 6 4 1 73 Tampa Bay 5 2 2 13 11 14 14 4 7 0 72 INSTANT REPLAY CHALLENGES GAME CHALLENGED BY INN. PLAYER OF REFERENCE INITIAL CALL RULING DELAY April 6 vs. BAL Tampa Bay T5 James Loney Out at Home Confirmed 1:28 April 6 vs. BAL Baltimore T8 Steve Pearce Out at Home Overturned 2:34 April 8 vs. BAL Baltimore T1 Desmond Jennings Safe at 2nd Overturned 1:12 April 8 vs. BAL Tampa Bay B4 Logan Forsythe Out at 1st Stands 2:05 April 8 vs. BAL Umpire B7 Steven Souza Jr. Out at 2nd Confirmed 0:57 April 14 at TOR Tampa Bay T6 Desmond Jennings Out at 2nd Stands 1:41 April 15 at TOR Tampa Bay T2 Desmond Jennings Out at 2nd Stands 2:34 April 16 at TOR Tampa Bay B8 Josh Donaldson Hit-by-pitch Confirmed 1:06 April 18 vs. NYY Tampa Bay T7 Chase Headley Safe at Home Stands 1:05 April 19 vs. NYY Tampa Bay B6 Allan Dykstra Out at 1st Stands 0:53 April 21 vs. BOS Tampa Bay B6 Brandon Guyer Out at 2nd Stands 2:06 April 22 vs. BOS Tampa Bay B8 Rene Rivera, Brandon Guyer Out at 1st, Out at 3rd Confirmed 2:09 Rays Totals (bold): 9 challenges (0 overturned, 6 stand, 3 confirmed) Opp Totals: 2 challenges (2 overturned, 0 stand, 0 confirmed) Umpire Totals: 1 challenge (0 record keeping, 0 overturned, 0 stand, 1 confirmed) HOME RUNS 1R 2R 3R GS TOTAL Souza Jr. 3 1 4 Beckham 1 2 3 Kiermaier 1 1 2 Forsythe 1 1 2 Longoria 1 1 DeJesus 1 1 Mahtook 1 1 Dykstra 1 1 Elmore 1 1 Loney 1 1 Rivera 1 1 Cabrera Guyer Jennings Wilson TOTALS 8 8 2-18 CATCHERS PCT CS ATT Rivera.250 2 8 Wilson.250 1 4 TOTALS.250 3 12 MISC. Game-Tying & Go-Ahead RBI: Souza Jr. (5), Rivera (3), DeJesus (2), Forsythe (2), Cabrera (1), Guyer (1), Longoria (1), Jennings (1), Dykstra (1), Loney (1) 2-Out RBI: DeJesus (4), Kiermaier (3), Beckham (3), Cabrera (2), Mahtook (2), Souza Jr. (2), Rivera (2), Forsythe (1), Guyer (1), Longoria (1), Wilson (1), Elmore (1) Outfield Assists: Souza Jr. (2), Jennings (1) Bunt Singles: Souza Jr. (1), Beckham (1) Ejections: Cash-1 (4/16 at TOR, 8th inn.) Batted Around: 4/10 at MIA (7th inn., 11 batters), 4/15 at TOR (9th inn., 9 batters), 4/22 vs. BOS (6th inn., 9 batters) CATWALKS WALK-OFF WINS 1, April 23 vs. BOS (W 2-1) Rene Rivera single to left field...off Anthony Varvaro (9th inning). WALK-OFF LOSSES 1, April 10 at MIA (L 9-10) Christian Yelich single to right field off Brad Boxberger (10th inning). -

Mar 5 Mar 10 Mar 12 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 19 Mar 20 Mar 23 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 30 Mar 31 Apr 3 Apr 5 Apr 7 Apr 8 TRANSACTIONS Signed RH Jim Miller to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Signed LH Jonny Venters to a minor league contract. Reassigned INF Daniel Robertson and OF Boog Powell to minor league camp. Optioned RH Jose Dominguez and INF Hak-Ju Lee to the minor leagues reassigned RH Dylan Floro, C Luke Maile and LH Robert Zarate to minor league camp. Optioned INF Ryan Brett, LH Grayson Garvin and C Justin O Conner to the minor leagues. Optioned OF Mikie Mahtook and LH Enny Romero to the minor leagues reassigned INF Vince Belnome to minor league camp. Optioned RH Burch Smith to the minor leagues. Reassigned 1B Allan Dykstra and UTL Taylor Motter to minor league camp. Reassigned RH Ronald Belisario, RH Andrew Bellatti, RH Bryce Stowell and INF/ OF Eugenio Velez to minor league camp. Placed RH Alex Colome (pneumonia) on the 15-day DL. Reassigned C Mayo Acosta, OF Corey Brown, OF Joey Butler, RH Brandon Gomes, RH Jhan Marinez, RH Jim Miller, LH Jordan Norberto, LH Everett Teaford to minor league camp. Acquired RH Erasmo Ramirez from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for LH Mike Montgomery released INF Alexi Casilla. Reassigned INF Jake Elmore to the minor leagues. Placed RH Alex Cobb (right forearm tendonitis), INF Nick Franklin (left oblique strain), LH Drew Smyly (left shoulder tendonitis) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to March 27 placed LH Jake McGee (offseason elbow surgery) on the 15-day DL placed LH Matt Moore (Tommy John surgery) on the 60-day DL optioned C Curt Casali and LH C.J. Riefenhauser to Triple-A Durham selected the contract of C Bobby Wilson. Released INF Juan Francisco. Placed 1B James Loney (mild right oblique strain) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 7; recalled RH Burch Smith (Tommy John surgery) and placed him on the 60-day DL; selected 1B Allan Dykstra from Durham. OPENING DAY ROSTER PITCHERS (12): RH Matt Andriese, RH Chris Archer, RH Grant Balfour, LH Jeff Beliveau, RH Brad Boxberger, RH Ernesto Frieri, RH Steve Geltz, RH Kevin Jepsen, RH Nathan Karns, RH Jake Odorizzi, RH Erasmo Ramirez, RH Kirby Yates CATCHERS (2): Rene Rivera, Bobby Wilson INFIELDERS (5): Tim Beckham, Asdrubal Cabrera, Logan Forsythe, James Loney, Evan Longoria OUTFIELDERS (6): David DeJesus, Brandon Guyer, John Jaso, Desmond Jennings, Kevin Kiermaier, Steven Souza Jr. DL (6): RHP Alex Cobb (15-day), RHP Alex Colome (15-day), INF Nick Franklin (15-day), LHP Jake McGee (15-day), LHP Matt Moore (60-day), LHP Drew Smyly (15-day) Apr 10 Placed OF John Jaso (left wrist contusion) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 7; recalled OF Mikie Mahtook from Durham. Apr 15 Optioned RH Kirby Yates to Durham; recalled RH Jose Dominguez from Durham. Apr 17 Placed LH Jeff Beliveau (left shoulder soreness) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 16; optioned OF Mikie Mahtook to Durham; recalled INF Ryan Brett and LH C.J. Riefenhauser from Durham. Apr 19 Designated RH Grant Balfour for assignment; selected RH Brandon Gomes from Durham. Apr 22 Transferred LH Jeff Beliveau (left labrum tear) to the 60-day DL; placed INF Ryan Brett (left shoulder subluxation) on the 15-day DL; selected INF Jake Elmore from Durham. Apr 23 Placed LH C.J. Riefenhauser (left shoulder inflammation) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 19; recalled OF Mikie Mahtook from Durham. Apr 24 Optioned OF Mikie Mahtook and 1B Allan Dykstra to Durham; reinstated LH Drew Smyly (left shoulder tendonitis) and 1B James Loney (mild right oblique strain) from 15-day DL. Apr 25 Designated 1B Allan Dykstra for assignment; optioned RH Jose Dominguez to Durham; selected LH Everett Teaford from Durham. RAYS ON THE DISABLED LIST (10) POS. PLAYER DL INJURY DATE ON RETRO FIRST DATE OFF GMS MISSED RECORD LHP Jeff Beliveau 60-day Left labrum tear April 17 April 16 June 15 8 4-4 INF Ryan Brett 15-day Left shoulder subluxation April 22 April 21 May 6 3 3-0 RHP Alex Cobb 15-day Right forearm tendonitis April 5 March 27 April 11 17 9-8 RHP Alex Colome 15-day Pneumonia March 27 - April 11 17 9-8 INF Nick Franklin 15-day Left oblique strain April 5 March 27 April 11 17 9-8 OF John Jaso 15-day Left wrist contusion April 10 April 7 April 22 16 9-7 LHP Jake McGee 15-day Offseason elbow surgery April 5 - April 20 17 9-8 LHP Matt Moore 60-day Tommy John surgery April 5 - June 4 17 9-8 LHP C.J. Riefenhauser 15-day Left shoulder inflammation April 23 April 19 May 4 5 3-2 RHP Burch Smith 60-day Tommy John surgery April 8 - June 7 15 9-6 Others (Games Missed): 1B James Loney (15, mild right oblique strain, 8-7), LH Drew Smyly (16, left shoulder tendonitis, 8-8) W-L BY POSITION (STARTS) W-L BY BATTING ORDER (STARTS) C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH Beckham - - 1-4 - 1-1 - - - - - - - - - 0-1 - 1-3 1-1 Cabrera - - - - 8-7 - - - 1-0 - - 9-7 - - - - - - DeJesus - - - - - 1-0 - - 6-2 6-2 1-0 - - - - - - - Dykstra - 7-4 - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4 - 1-0 - Forsythe - 0-3 8-3 0-1 - - - - - - - 0-1 - - 1-2 7-3 0-1 - Guyer - - - - - 2-4 - - 0-1 1-3 1-0 - - - - 0-1 0-1 - Jaso - - - - - - - - 0-1 0-1 - - - - - - - - Jennings - - - - - 6-4 3-3 - 0-1 - - - - 8-7 1-1 - - - Kiermaier - - - - - - 6-5 2-0 - 2-2 - - - - 1-0 0-1 5-0 0-2 Loney - 1-1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 - - - - Longoria - - - 9-8 - - - - - - - - 9-8 - - - - - Rivera 7-6 1-0 - - - - - - 0-1 - - - - - - 2-3 1-2 5-2 Souza Jr. - - - - - - - 6-8 - - 6-8 - - - - - - - Wilson 2-2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-0 1-2 RAYS HITTERS vs. BLUE JAYS 2015 CAREER PLAYER G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP Beckham 5 14 5 2 5 1 6.357.375 5 14 5 2 5 1 6.357.375 Cabrera 5 21 1 0 2 2 3.048.130 5 21 1 0 2 2 3.048.130 DeJesus 3 10 2 0 2 2 1.200.333 3 10 2 0 2 2 1.200.333 Elmore 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - Forsythe 5 16 5 0 1 1 4.313.353 5 16 5 0 1 1 4.313.353 Guyer 4 10 3 0 0 3 2.300.500 4 10 3 0 0 3 2.300.500 Jennings 5 16 5 0 1 1 2.313.368 5 16 5 0 1 1 2.313.368 Kiermaier 5 15 4 0 1 0 2.267.267 5 15 4 0 1 0 2.267.267 Loney 1 5 2 1 2 0 2.400.400 1 5 2 1 2 0 2.400.400 Longoria 5 14 3 0 1 3 4.214.368 5 14 3 0 1 3 4.214.368 Rivera 5 18 2 1 2 1 5.111.200 5 18 2 1 2 1 5.111.200 Souza Jr. 4 16 6 2 6 2 7.375.444 4 16 6 2 6 2 7.375.444 Wilson 3 6 2 0 1 0 2.333.333 3 6 2 0 1 0 2.333.333 RAYS PITCHERS vs. BLUE JAYS 2015 CAREER PLAYER W L SV IP H ER SO ERA AVG W L SV IP H ER SO ERA AVG Andriese 0 0 1 6.2 7 3 3 4.05.259 0 0 1 6.2 7 3 3 4.05.259 Archer 1 0 0 7.0 2 0 11 0.00.091 3 1 0 60.1 51 20 59 2.98.230 Boxberger 0 0 2 2.0 1 1 2 4.50.167 0 2 3 6.1 14 8 7 11.37.467 Frieri 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 1 9.00.500 0 1 5 10.0 8 3 16 2.70.229 Geltz 1 0 0 1.1 1 1 0 6.75.200 1 1 0 4.0 4 3 4 6.75.267 Gomes - - - - - - - - - 1 0 0 18.0 13 4 24 2.00.197 Jepsen 0 0 1 2.0 0 0 0 0.00.000 0 0 1 9.1 8 2 8 1.93.235 Karns - - - - - - - - - 1 0 0 7.0 2 0 8 0.00.087 Odorizzi 1 0 0 8.0 2 1 3 1.13.077 2 0 0 27.0 16 6 19 2.00.168 Ramirez 0 1 0 3.1 9 8 4 21.60.474 1 1 0 13.0 18 12 11 8.31.327 Smyly 0 0 0 4.2 4 2 5 3.86.222 1 0 0 16.1 8 2 11 1.10.143 Teaford - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -