We've made it to the final chapter in this six-part saga. After 75 thrilling wins, all that’s left are the final 15. Those final 15 wins, guaranteeing at least a .500 finish and staying in the wild card hunt for as long as the Rays did, were the defining moments of the season.
(76-64) September 7: Rays 14, Orioles 2
Ji-Man Choi hit a grand slam in this one, but Nick Ciuffo’s first career home run was the moment of the game.
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(77-64) September 8: Rays 10, Orioles 5
Joey Wendle, master of playing the game the right way, laid down this perfect safety squeeze.