Rays One Win From Playoffs | Tampa Bay Rays News

The Rays fell short in a heartbreaker, dropping a 3-1 series finale to the Braves and missing their chance to clinch a playoff spot. After a scoreless battle through seven innings — highlighted by Nick Martinez’s stellar 18 strikeouts — Atlanta broke through in the eighth with a rally fueled by a triple and singles. Though Victor Mesa Jr. delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth, the Rays couldn’t capitalize on earlier opportunities, including loaded bases in the first. Still, with one win away and a chance to lock in tonight, the team remains hot and hungry — and this loss is just a bump, not a blemish, on their season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a79e7b486b627c77