The Tampa Bay Rays welcomed the Dodgers to Tropicana Field Friday night for a three game set. The matchup marked the first time the two teams had played each other since the memorable 2020 World Series. Fast forward three seasons and the Rays and Dodgers both sit atop their respective divisions and look poised to yet again make deep postseason runs.
The story yet again for the Rays was the offense which got started early and didn't let up until after the fourth inning having built a 6-2 lead. Cooper Criswell bounced back with a strong outing after a rough outing against the Blue Jays, and the Rays pen held their own.