Win and they're in
With the Yankees 1-0 win over the Orioles this afternoon, that means the Rays won't have to worry about the potential of backing into a playoff spot late tonight.
Simply, if the Rays win, they've clinched their first-ever postseason berth. But there was a chance that if the Rays lost today - and both the Yankees and White Sox (playing later tonight) lost - they could have clinched.
In another postseason-related note, the Red Sox lost to the Blue Jays, 6-3 today, meaning - with a win - the Rays could extend their AL East lead to 2 1/2 games (with nine to play).
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