For the second time in as many weeks the Astros will face off against the Rays as Tampa attempts to lock down a Wild Card spot for the postseason. Tampa has been slowly meandering towards that shining goal, but uninspired play has kept the champagne on ice thanks to a 3-4 record since they faced the Astros at the start of last week.
For the Rays, it’s been a season like most in their recent history: good pitching and steady, but not explosive, hitting. That formula will see them in the mix during October, as it has for multiple seasons now, though it hasn’t been quite as successful this year as we’ve seen in the past.