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René Pinto's 2-run homer and Manuel Margot's 2 RBIs help Rays
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Rays beat Red Sox, then launch a celebration of the season so far
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Rays top the Red Sox 9-7
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Tampa Bay Rays, As Usual, Overcoming The Odds To Be Contenders
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AL Playoff Watch: Blue Jays' magic number drops to 1, Rays don't
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Rays improve to 15-1 this season vs. Orioles
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MLB magic numbers, schedules: Yankees pass Red Sox for 1st Wild
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Red Sox defeat Rays to snap 13-game losing streak at the Trop
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10 numbers that stand out from Rays' remarkable first month
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Rays magic number: How close is Tampa Bay to clinching playoff
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MLB magic numbers, schedules: Braves clinch NL East; Reds pass
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Red Sox lose to Rays in final game at Fenway for 2023 season
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AL East-leading Rays beat Jays 7-1, clinch postseason berth - The
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Red Sox Beat Rays to Advance to ALCS - The New York Times
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MLB magic numbers, schedules: Rays making move in AL East; Giants