KEVIN KIERMAIER NEWS

Indians rally for 3-2 win, end 11-game losing skid to Rays

Bobby Bradley’s sacrifice fly in the eighth inning capped Cleveland’s comeback and sent the Indians to a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay, ending the Indians’ losing streak against the Rays...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Kiermaier is out of the lineup Sunday against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier started the past three games and will head to the bench after going 1-for-10 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored. Brett Phillips will cover center field and bat ninth Sunday.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Kiermaier will bow out of the lineup for the series finale with a southpaw (Keegan Akin) on the bump. Brett Phillips replaces Kiermaier in center field.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in comeback win Kiermaier went 1-for-3 with an RBI double, a walk, a stolen base and a run in a win over Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact The veteran outfielder was a thorn in the side of Atlanta pitching throughout the afternoon, and his seventh-inning double gave the Rays a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Kiermaier has now reached safely in seven straight starts dating back to July 3, a stretch during which he's generated a trio of multi-hit efforts and an impressive nine RBI across 27 plate appearances.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Kiermaier is on the bench for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The veteran outfielder has been more competent at the plate recently, hitting .290 with three walks and nine RBI in his last 10 games. Kiermaier's .242 average is on pace to be his highest since he hit .276 in 2017. Brett Phillips is playing center field and batting seventh Saturday.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base in win Kiermaier went 2-for-4 with a walk, a steal, an RBI, a run scored in Friday's 7-6 win over Atlanta.

Impact Kiermaier plated the Rays' first run of the on an infield single in the second inning and then later notched another single before stealing his sixth base of the year. The 31-year-old is slashing .242/.299/.338 with two homers, 19 RBI, 25 runs scored and a 14:62 BB:K over 214 plate appearances. Kiermaier is a bit streaky at times in terms of his production. He's currently striking out 29 percent of the time but his batting average hasn't taken a huge hit because he's got a .343 BABIP.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Kiermaier is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact With lefty Robbie Ray on the mound, Kiermaier will start the game on the bench. Brett Phillips will take over in center field and bat ninth in his place.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe helps Rays beat Blue Jays 5-2 for 6th straight win

Brandon Lowe homered twice and Mike Zunino also connected, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 for their sixth consecutive win

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays bullpen dominates again in 7-1 win over Blue Jays

Three Tampa Bay relievers combined on five more scoreless innings, Ji-Man Choi drove in three runs and the Rays won their fifth consecutive game, 7-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Kiermaier helps Tampa Bay extend Cleveland losing streak, Rays rookie Vidal Bruján debuts Cleveland's struggles continue in the first game of a doubleheader at Tampa Bay.

JULY 7, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Sitting after monster Game 1 Kiermaier is not starting Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kierrmaier was Tampa Bay's leading offensive contributor during the Game 1 win, blasting a three-run homer and two-run double. He'll move to the bench against lefty Sam Hentges as Brett Phillips mans center field.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kiermaier drives in 5 runs, Rays extend Indians' skid to 8 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier homered and drove in a career-high five runs, Vidal Bruján had an RBI single in his major league...

JULY 7, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

5 Rays pitchers no-hit Indians for doubleheader sweep

Five Tampa Bay pitchers combined for seven hitless innings, and the Rays beat the Indians 4-0 for a doubleheader sweep

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Sunday Kiermaier is not starting Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier, hitting .194 in his last 11 games, sits against lefty Robbie Ray in the series finale. Manuel Margot will start in center field Sunday.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Springer homers again, Blue Jays hand Rays 5th straight loss

George Springer homered for the second straight day, Santiago Espinal hit his first career home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Saturday Kiermaier isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier collected three hits in Friday's series opener, but he'll get a breather Saturday. Brett Phillips will take over in center field and bat eighth.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kiermaier ends combined no-hit bid, Rays top Red Sox 1-0 Kevin Kiermaier broke up a combined no-hit bid by the Boston Red Sox with a one-out double in the eighth inning and Manuel Margot scored on...

JUNE 25, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Kiermaier ends combined no-hit bid, Rays top Red Sox 1-0

Kevin Kiermaier broke up a combined no-hit bid by the Boston Red Sox with a one-out double in the eighth inning and Manuel Margot scored on a wild pitch in the ninth to give the Ta...

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox bid for combined no-hitter vs Rays ends in 8th

Kevin Kiermaier doubled off reliever Darwinzon Hernández with one out in the eighth inning for Tampa Bay’s first hit against the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against right-hander Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Kiermaier often heads to the bench versus left-handed starting pitchers, but he'll get a rare day off against a right-hander (Garrett Richards) on Wednesday. Manuel Margot will pick up a start in center field in place of Kiermaier, who is slashing .250/.308/.354 across 17 games in June.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franco HR, double in debut, but Rays lose to Red Sox in 11th

Wander Franco hit a three-run homer and doubled in his big league debut for the Tampa Bay Rays, who lost their seventh straight in falling to the Boston Red Sox 9-5 in 11 innings

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Sunday Kiermaier is not in the lineup Sunday at Seattle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier has a .676 OPS through 15 games in June and will head to the bench with lefty Marco Gonzales starting for the Mariners. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat ninth.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Kiermaier isn't starting Friday against the Mariners, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier will get a day off after he went 4-for-15 with a double, three RBI, a run and four strikeouts across the last four games. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat ninth.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners score 2 in 9th to rally past Rays 6-5

Shed Long Jr. hit a tying double in the bottom of the ninth inning and pinch-hitter Kyle Seager singled home the winning run to rally the Seattle Mariners past the Tampa Bay Rays 6...

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grandal's single in 10th gives White Sox 8-7 win over Rays

Yasmani Grandal hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat Tampa Bay 8-7, taking two of three from the Rays in a matchup of division leaders

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS