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Edwin Uceta - Can't complete save chance Uceta allowed two hits and struck out two across 0.2 innings Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact Uceta was called upon to protect a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning. He allowed consecutive singles to lead off the frame, but he did strike out the next two batters he faced before being pulled in favor of Garrett Cleavinger. Despite losing out on a save chance, Uceta has still been excellent since Pete Fairbanks (lat) went on the injured list by racking up an 11:1 K:BB across 5.2 innings while recording a save, a hold and a win.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Twins, Rays set to send out openers after low-scoring game The Tampa Bay Rays broke a two-game losing streak Tuesday night and evened their series with the Minnesota Twins.Maybe more important at thi...

SEPTEMBER 4 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Tampa Bay Rays face the Minnesota Twins Wednesday

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Twins vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 4

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SEPTEMBER 4 • DATA SKRIVE

Twins vs. Rays Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 4

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Garrett Cleavinger - Grabs fifth save Cleavinger earned the save in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Twins, retiring the lone batter he faced in the ninth inning.

Impact Edwin Uceta originally got the call in the ninth inning, but he allowed a pair of singles to put the tying and go-ahead runs aboard. Cleavinger was then called upon with two outs to face Christian Vasquez, who he'd retire on just two pitches. It's the fifth save this year for Cleavinger, who had allowed five runs over his last three appearances (2.2 innings) coming into Tuesday. While Uceta and Manuel Rodriguez have been the Rays' top ninth-inning options in the absence of Pete Fairbanks (lat), the left-handed Cleavinger could see the occasional matchup-dependant save opportunity going forward.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Driscoll has key hit in MLB debut as Rays edge Twins Logan Driscoll knocked in the go-ahead run with his first career hit, Jeffrey Springs crafted six sharp innings and the Tampa Bay Rays evene...

SEPTEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twins' bats go cold against Rays pitching in 2-1 loss It marks the seventh-consecutive game played between the two games to be decided by one run.

SEPTEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jeffrey Springs - Grabs second win Springs (2-2) earned the win Tuesday over the Twins, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four.

Impact Carlos Santana's solo home run in the second inning proved to be the lone blemish on Springs' line Tuesday, as the left-hander held Minnesota scoreless over his final four frames to pick up his second win this season. It was also the first time Springs has made it through six innings this season, as he works his way back to full strength following Tommy John surgery. The 31-year-old Springs has allowed just one run on five hits over his last two starts (11 innings), lowering his ERA to 3.27 on the year with a 1.36 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB across 33 innings.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Sulser - Opening Wednesday Sulser will open Wednesday's game against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sulser will be making the first start of his major-league career Wednesday, and although he pitched 2.2 innings Sunday, his next outing likely won't last more than one frame. Once he departs, Tyler Alexander is expected to pitch in bulk relief.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Driscoll has key hit in MLB debut, Rays edge Twins Logan Driscoll knocked in the go-ahead run with his first career hit, Jeffrey Springs crafted six sharp innings and the Tampa Bay Rays evene...

SEPTEMBER 4 • KANSASCITY.COM

Logan Driscoll has memorable debut, delivering decisive run in Rays win over Twins ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Logan Driscoll’s parents came down from their northern Virginia home on Satur...

SEPTEMBER 4 • KANSASCITY.COM

Springs pitches 6 sharp innings as the Rays top the Twins 2-1

Jeffrey Springs pitched a season-high six innings, Logan Driscoll hit a run-scoring single in his big league debut, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yandy Díaz - On bench Tuesday Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact The 33-year-old served as Tampa Bay's designated hitter the past two games after sitting out Saturday due to a knee issue. It hasn't been reported that Diaz has suffered a setback, but it's possible his knee still isn't 100 percent. Jonathan Aranda is receiving a start at first base Tuesday for the Rays.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Siri - Back in lineup Tuesday Siri (personal) is starting in center field and batting ninth Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact Siri wasn't with the Rays for Monday's contest as he tended to a personal issue, but he's back with the team and is in the lineup for Tuesday's contest. The 29-year-old hasn't had much success at the plate since the start of August and has a .169/.229/.323 slash line and 45.7 percent strikeout rate in his past 21 games.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Can anybody in the Rays lineup hit with runners in scoring position? John Romano | Tampa Bay has an embarrassingly low .217 batting average with runners on second or third base.

SEPTEMBER 3 • TAMPABAY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 3 • MLB.COM

Erasmo Ramírez - Remains in organization Ramirez cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Durham.

Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay over the weekend, but he'll stick in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Ramirez has made 13 appearances with the Rays this season and posted a 4.35 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB across 20.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Seeking sense of urgency, Rays turn to Jeffrey Springs vs. Twins The Tampa Bay Rays are simply running out of time.Needing a strong conclusion to their seven-game homestand, the Rays lost for the third tim...

SEPTEMBER 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

After Trevor Larnach's early 3-run HR, Twins hang on to beat Rays Trevor Larnach scorched a three-run homer, Brooks Lee went deep and the Minnesota Twins opened their seven-game road trip Monday night with...

SEPTEMBER 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Josh Lowe - Swipes 19th bag in loss Lowe went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact Lowe swiped a bag for the second day in a row and then came around to score in the first inning. The outfielder has now hit safely in eight of 10 games with five two-hit efforts, two homers and two steals. On the season, he is hitting .247 with nine home runs, 30 RBI, 31 runs scored and 19 stolen bases across 296 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Larnach hits a 3-run homer as the Twins beat the Rays 5-4

Trevor Larnach and Brooks Lee homered to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4

SEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zack Littell - Allows four runs in return Littell (5-9) took the loss against the Twins on Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and four walks with two strikeouts over four innings.

Impact Littell was a bit rusty in his return from the injured list, walking a season-high four batters and surrendering a three-run homer in the third inning. On the plus side, his velocity was mostly in line with his season averages and he generated a solid 11 whiffs on 78 pitches. The 28-year-old owns a 4.04 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 118:30 K:BB across 133.2 innings this season and lines up for a tough matchup with the Orioles on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Rays vs. Twins: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 3

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SEPTEMBER 3 • DATA SKRIVE

Rays vs. Twins Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 3

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