The Rays are matching up against the Tigers in the trop for the first time since the opening series of 2023, and while things haven’t started great for Tampa Bay with them already facing an embarrassing 7-1 loss in game one, it may be fun to compare these two seasons up to this point since they’ve been very different to say the least.
To begin, lets look at their records. Through 24 games, the 2023 Rays were an impressive 20-4, including a record setting 13 game winning streak to start the season. They were not only leading the AL East by four and a half games, but had the best record in baseball.