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Rays Stay Alive: 4 Takeaways From Tampa Bay's World Series Game 4 Win vs. Brewers

With their season on life support, the Rays put on pressure in the bottom of the 12th, delivering the Brewers a taste of their own medicine.

OCTOBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

Rays Stay Alive: 4 Takeaways From Tampa Bay's World Series Game 4 Win vs. Brewers

Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win

Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the M...

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Perfect description for Jax's changeup from Joe Davis

OCTOBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

The Brewers Are A Buzzsaw But The Rays Fumbled Game 3 Before It Began

The Rays didn't do themselves any favors by making some unfamiliar decisions in what felt like a must-win Game 3.

OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

The Brewers Are A Buzzsaw But The Rays Fumbled Game 3 Before It Began

Taking ball for Game 4 Jax will start Game 4 of the World Series against the Brewers on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Jax took the loss in his last playoff start against the Guardians in Game 3 of the ALCS, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two over four innings of work. He'll face a scorching Milwaukee offense Tuesday as the Rays attempt to extend the series after dropping the first three games.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title

Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang sparked Milwaukee's eight-run fifth inning, and the Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 to move within one victory of their first World Series t...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers' historic 8-run, 2-out surge

Tampa Bay’s first World Series game at Tropicana Field in 18 years turned into a record-setter: for Milwaukee Brewers batters and Rays pitchers

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

AL champion Rays were mainly built by wise trades and low-cost signings

The Tampa Bay Rays were built into American League champions through savvy trades, budget-friendly signings and an organizational strength in identifying, developing and maximizing...

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Handed loss in Game 3 Jax was charged with the loss in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Guardians on Thursday, allowing three runs on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks over four-plus innings.

Impact Jax entered the fifth inning with a 2-1 lead, but he surrendered an infield single and a two-run homer to begin that frame before getting the hook. It was the first start of the playoffs for the right-hander, who made one relief appearance during the ALDS and gave up a run over two innings. Jax will likely be in the mix to start a possible Game 7 for Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rays and Guardians to play ALCS Game 3 in afternoon to beat rain. NLCS game also moved up

Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians has been changed to a 1 p.m. start because of the threat of rain Thursday night

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Getting ball in Game 3 Jax will start Thursday in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Guardians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Jax's lone appearance so far this postseason came in relief, as he allowed one run with four strikeouts over two innings in the Rays' ALDS Game 3 clincher versus the Yankees. Nick Martinez was the starter for that contest, but manager Kevin Cash will opt for Jax to take the ball Thursday. Jax hasn't covered five innings in a start in more than three weeks, so Tampa Bay will need its bullpen to handle a significant chunk of Game 3.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hitters are winning more ABS challenges in the postseason, and teams are challenging more overall

Batters have been more successful with robot umpire challenges in the playoffs than during the regular season

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Griffin Jax makes Twins fans proud with performance in Rays' ALDS win over Yankees Jax helped bring down the Evil Empire on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 8 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Records hold in Game 3 Jax (back) allowed a run on one hit and one walk over two innings during Game 3 of the ALCS against the Yankees on Wednesday.

Impact The right-hander exited his final outing of the regular season due to a lower-back contusion after being struck by a 104-mph comebacker, but he had a week and a half to rest up before entering Wednesday's series clincher. Jax, who posted a 3.14 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 106:28 K:BB in 23 starts during the regular season, and Ian Seymour should be the candidates to start Game 4 of the ALCS for Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat Yankees 4-3 for 3-game Division Series sweep behind Mesa homer, fan interference call

Victor Mesa Jr. hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Max Fried in the sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 with the help of a fan interference call fo...

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Phillies lose 4th straight game in last-week collapse, will play for NL wild card in season finale

Aaron Nola was hit hard on two days’ rest and the Phillies' bullpen unraveled in a 12-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, forcing Philadelphia to try and salvage a final-week collapse an...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Jax takes 104 mph line drive off lower back, exits after 3 innings PHILADELPHIA – Rays starter Griffin Jax exited Saturday night’s game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park after taking a 104 mph comeb...

SEPTEMBER 27 • MLB.COM

Exits game due to back contusion Jax was removed from Saturday's start against the Phillies due to a lower-back contusion, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Jax took a 104 mph comebacker off the bat of Trea Turner in the third inning, which ended up being a groundout for the Phillies shortstop to end the inning. Steven Matz took the mound for the Rays in the fourth, but it could have been a precautionary decision to remove Jax from the game, seeing as Tampa Bay is locked in as the top seed for the American League playoffs. His status will be worth monitoring over the coming days leading up to the ALDS opener Oct. 3.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay starter Griffin Jax leaves after taking line drive off lower back

Tampa Bay Rays starter Griffin Jax took a line drive from Philadelphia’s Trea Turner off his lower back and left the game after three innings

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Goes five scoreless in win Jax (8-10) earned the win against the Red Sox on Sunday, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out five over five scoreless innings.

Impact Jax was spotted an early lead and ran with it despite throwing just 47 of 74 pitches for strikes. The 31-year-old has now logged consecutive scoreless efforts and owns a 3.57 ERA through four September outings despite yielding six earned runs in his return from the injured list Sep. 2. He'll carry a 3.62 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 115:35 K:BB across 109.1 innings this year into one final matchup at the Phillies next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Jax tosses 5 shutout innings as Rays near AL East title with a 5-1 victory over the Red Sox

Griffin Jax tossed five shutout innings and the Tampa Bay Rays crept closer to the AL East title with a 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Blanks A's in Tuesday's no-decision Jax didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two hits over five scoreless innings in a 2-1 win over the A's. He struck out seven without walking a batter.

Impact The right-hander was dominant over 67 pitches (46 strikes), but an early hook from manager Kevin Cash nearly cost the Rays when Ty Johnson gave up the tying run in the top of the sixth inning. Jax has been held under 70 pitches in all three of his September starts following a month-long absence due to elbow discomfort, but the strict workload limit appears to be working, as he's given up just one run in 10 innings over his last two trips to the mound with a 9:1 K:BB. Jax will look to stay stingy in his next outing, which lines up to come at home this weekend against the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero's 2nd walk-off homer in 4 games gives the Rays a 2-1 win over the Athletics

Junior Caminero hit his second game-ending homer in four games, an opposite-field liner leading off the ninth inning that gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 2-1 victory over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Effective in win Jax (7-10) picked up the win Wednesday over Atlanta, allowing one run off of two hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out two.

Impact Jax was still a bit limited this start due to returning from the injured list (elbow), as he only threw 66 pitches (45 strikes), but got through five innings with the only damage coming from a Drake Baldwin homer. The righty improved his ERA to 3.99 and WHIP to 1.24 over 99.1 innings pitched and 20 out of 31 games started. The 31-year-old is slated to pitch next week against the Athletics presumably still on a limited workload.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rays enjoy confidence-building, back-to-back wins over Braves as bats gain momentum for playoffs

The Tampa Bay Rays’ confidence is soaring after two convincing wins at the Atlanta Braves in a matchup of first-place teams

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

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