ST. PETERSBURG -- Nobody saw 90 wins coming. Many predicted 100 losses for the 2018 Rays. But Tampa Bay's 9-4 win over Toronto in Sunday afternoon's season-finale at Tropicana Field put the Rays at 90-72 on what was a promising season.
Ninety-win seasons normally ensure a spot in the postseason. While that won't be the case for the Rays, the team can look forward to 2019 with great anticipation following a surprising winning campaign.
Sunday brought more dirty uniforms, quality defense and plenty of pitching -- the Rays' recipe for success in 2018.