So far this series the Rays have given up 25 runs collectively in only three games. However, the offense has managed to battle back against the Royals normally fearsome bullpen, forcing Greg Holland into two games thus far and having him throw a total of 39 pitches the past two days (meanwhile Jake McGee has stayed seated in the bullpen).
The Rays have lost 14 of their past 17, but are still just 3.5 games back in the division. However, the Red Sox have quietly kept within reach of the division and find themselves just a game and half behind the Rays.