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BY THE NUMBERS

 
Published May 6, 1998|Updated Sept. 13, 2005

.077: Batting average allowed by Rays reliever Esteban Yan going into Tuesday's game.

6: Losses of the past 11 that were by two runs or less.

7: Stolen bases by the Rays in their first seven attempts on this road trip.

133: Walks by Rays pitchers going into Tuesday, tied with Chicago for most in the AL.

QUOTE OF THE DAY "Experience comes into play. If you haven't been in that situation it can take you over the edge as far as adrenaline. But I've seen some guys step in and it fit like a glove."

_ LARRY ROTHSCHILD

Rays manager talking about the closer's role