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82° F, Partly Cloudy:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/FADGPOXVEFHVNMXECHK3BS3ZUA.JPG "Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) holds a ball after giving up his second home run of the fourth inning to the New York Yankees' Matt Carpenter (24) Friday at Tropicana Field.")
Jeffrey Springs allows two home runs, and the offense gets two hits in eight innings against Jameson Taillon.
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/WEUCENS5A5AVDISFDFFBKFSA24.JPG "The Rays' Ji-Man Choi, pictured hitting a double during a game against the Marlins Tuesday at Tropicana Field, is batting .435 with four home runs, 10 RBIs, a 1.087 slugging percentage and 1.639 OPS against Gerrit Cole, who will start Saturday for the Yankees.")
Notes | The first baseman has been the Yankees starter’s primary nemesis in recent seasons.
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/ORKFYTWII4I6TGNIIBWI6S7HAY.jpg "Rick Nafe spent four decades in various roles of major sports operations in this area, including the last 21 as vice president of operations for the Tampa Bay Rays.")
In working in stadium management for the Tampa Sports Authority and the Rays, he was involved in hosting several major events.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/UWTXVUWEZ5HVFBQVHHKM7SJ3IU.JPG "Rays shortstop Wander Franco looks on from the dugout during the bottom of the second inning against the Yankees on Thursday.")
Ryan Yarbrough goes from no-hitter to no longer pitching in the sixth inning, and quickly.
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/PV64TTBYYJBONN6VEVRPB7TNMA.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) caught stealing second base in the fifth inning as New York Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (12) holds up the catch at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/5JWIELAHYVG2FPGZP2E24WTGMQ.jpg "San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Friday he will refuse to take the field for the national anthem in a protest over the nation’s political direction following this week’s school shooting in Texas.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/OLAN5ZILPJDK7EZ3XLYNPTXAZQ.JPG "Rays shortstop Wander Franco is moving down a spot in the batting order tonight to third for the first time this season.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/DCINOT2CIVEQRPMIMM5WK4SQSE.JPG "Rays shortstop Taylor Walls uncorks a throwing error to first baseman Harold Ramirez during the sixth inning Thursday night against the Yankees.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/L6INZKP3LVDU5OGXJEMFSCD5TQ.JPG "From left, Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen, pitcher Corey Kluber, first-base coach Chris Prieto and manager Kevin Cash take part in a moment of silence at Tropicana Field prior to Thursday's game against the Yankees.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/SKSTCKZG25DATBV66VODQCJ7V4.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) reacts to striking out in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/SQR7GSVGXBFEDMTHVVE3FHH4FY.JPG "Harold Ramirez, pictured celebrating a home run during Tuesday's victory over the Marlins at Tropicana Field, is one of six right-handed hitters and three switch-hitters in the Rays' lineup for tonight's game against the Yankees.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/QXPBYMVLT5BUJKLK7RSFNQZE6E.jpg "The Rays' Randy Arozarena, right, celebrates with Harold Ramirez after Ramirez hit a two-run home run off Miami Marlins starting pitcher Cody Poteet during the first inning Wednesday at Tropicana Field.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/4XNBP64YBNEC3MFYALXHG2LV5I.jpg "The Rays' Yandy Diaz (2) high-fives Wander Franco after both players scored on a two-run double by Randy Arozarena off Miami Marlins starting pitcher Cody Poteet (72) during the first inning of Wednesday's game at Tropicana Field.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/PR5L2FUFMFAX5PGQF6AZJLWDSU.jpg "Rowdies goalkeeper Raiko Arozarena takes batting practice Wednesday at Tropicana Field as his brother, Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena, watches at right.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/M26FLL4ZO5E4DNO2ANK6ZU633I.JPG "Rays relief pitcher Brooks Raley (30) delivers a pitch during a game against the Seattle Mariners in April at Tropicana Field. Raley grew up in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and two teachers were killed on Tuesday.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/W32QVPXYW5D3NNVMHKE3WNL4IQ.JPG "Manuel Margot was activated from the injured list Wednesday and will start in rightfield tonight against the Marlins at Tropicana Field.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/ZZMDJQMHPNEMVNV2E2E34OKBQE.JPG "Wander Franco, left, celebrates with Kevin Kiermaier after the latter's inside-the-park homer during the first inning Tuesday against the Marlins.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/5FSQ5FJH2ZDCNDB4HIURGHO4B4.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) slides onto home plate for an inside the park home run in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RRSG77OTWZFIXHTHMN3C72TSQA.JPG "Wander Franco returned to the Rays lineup Tuesday against the Marlins, but the team is still being cautious with him.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7MGFMX25V5FD5GAD2C5ZCW5GXM.JPG "Drew Rasmussen, who is scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Marlins at Tropicana Field, has been close to a sure bet since being moved into the Rays rotation in 2021. Rasmussen has started 18 games, and the Rays have won 14.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/WX46Z4LLOZD5ZD73TGD5HV4IQQ.jpg "Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier had the most productive four-game stretch of his career after simplifying his setup and swing.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/ZKE6H5PYUJHX7GGOIF6PSLHBHA.jpg "Joey Wendle will miss the Marlins' series against the Rays at Tropicana field while starting a short rehab assignment with low Class A Jupiter to complete the final stage of his recovery from a hamstring strain that has sidelined him since May 11.")
:format(webP)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/ZB6PRSWG4ZE2POIG5OLCMSAKKE.jpg "The Rays' Mike Zunino, right, celebrates his three-run home run toward a television camera during the fifth inning of Friday's game against the Orioles in Baltimore.")
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