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Rays maintain hold of 1st in AL East with 4-3 home victory over SeattleJosh Fleming (9-5) allowed two runs along with five hits and UF alum Mike Zunino hit his 21st homer for the Rays in their 4-3 home victory o...
Randy Arozarena - Tallies pair of extra-base hitsArozarena went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and two RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.
ImpactArozarena has been absolutely raking in his last 14 games, hitting .404 with five doubles, six home runs and 11 RBI since July 19. After Wednesday's performance, he boasts a .268/.344/.458 slash line with 16 home runs and 20 doubles this season. The 2020 postseason standout must smell October, as he's playing a pivotal role in the playoff-bound Rays' offense after an unspectacular first half of the season.
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Mike Zunino - Goes deep in winZunino went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.
ImpactThe 30-year-old launched his 21st homer of the season, and did so against his former team. Zunino has hit just ,154 in his last 10 games, but with his power, he figures to remain the Rays' primary catcher for the remainder of the season regardless of how few hits he records. On the season, Zunino is slashing .192/.291/.511.
AUGUST 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Mitch Haniger - Triples in three-hit afternoonHaniger went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Rays.
ImpactIt was the third multi-hit effort in the last five games for Haniger, who is hitting .288 with five home runs and 11 RBI since the All-Star break. The outfielder is slashing .265/.321/.500 with 25 home runs and 63 RBI this season. Haniger isn't exactly a speed threat, through, as Wednesday's triple was only his second of 2021 and he's stolen just one bag.
AUGUST 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Ryan Sherriff - Tallies first saveSherriff struck out one in a perfect ninth inning, earning the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Mariners. i
ImpactThe lefty hasn't allowed an earned run in six consecutive appearances, and his 4.82 ERA this season is largely attributable to a four-run outing June 30. Tampa Bay appears comfortable using nearly anybody in save situations, so while Sherriff may earn additional save opportunities down the stretch, he doesn't figure to pitch in such a role with any regularity.
AUGUST 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Noelvi Marte - Huge game at Low-AMarte went 4-for-5 with three home runs, a walk, nine RBI, two additional runs and one stolen base Tuesday in Low-A Modesto's 16-15 loss to Stockton.
ImpactThere was no shortage of offensive fireworks from either team Tuesday, and no player shone brighter than Marte. On the heels of the massive performance, the 19-year-old shortstop pushed his slash line up to .277/.361/.482 over 349 plate appearances. Marte has met expectations and then some during his first season at a full-season affiliate, and a promotion to High-A Everett could be in the cards before the year is out.
AUGUST 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Logan Gilbert - Walks four in lossGilbert (5-3) allowed three runs on four hit and four walks in five innings, striking out six and taking the loss in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat against the Rays.
ImpactThe rookie required 86 pitches to get through five frames, which was pretty good considering the four free passes. Gilbert has certainly cooled down after his dominant stretch in early July, as he's allowed 10 earned runs in his last 13.1 innings of work. Regardless, the righty has shown tremendous promise in his debut season, posting a 4.14 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 67.1 innings. Gilbert is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday against the Rangers.
AUGUST 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE
