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René Pinto's 2-run homer and Manuel Margot's 2 RBIs help Rays
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Tampa Bay Rays, As Usual, Overcoming The Odds To Be Contenders
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René Pinto's 2-run homer and Manuel Margot's 2 RBIs help Rays
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Brewers beat Cubs, Marlins magic number down to 1
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Boston Red Sox Clinch Playoff Berth with 3-1 Win over Baltimore
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Minnesota Twins magic number ahead of series against White Sox
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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and
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American League Playoff Race (Sept. 28): Seattle Mariners Beat
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Rays shut out Red Sox, celebrate playoff berth
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Rays hold oddly timed celebration, 10 days after clinching
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MLB standings 2023: How magic numbers, Wild Card race will be
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Rays outlast Red Sox 9-7