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Rays vs Braves Series Preview: Rays fans get rare peak at Atlanta’s young talent

The Tampa Bay Rays won their fifth series in their last six, taking two of three from the Toronto Blue Jays. Since dropping to a season low 3-12 record the Rays have gone 12-5 over their last 17 games.

The Atlanta Braves have gotten of to a quick start. They sit at 19-14 even after being swept by the San Francisco Giants.

Matchups:

Game one features a matchup of highly touted, sometimes wild lefties with big fastballs

Sean Newcomb was the major piece the Braves acquired from the Los Angeles Angels in the Andrelton Simmons trade.