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Rays bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Dodgers
Rays Aim to Snap Losing Streak Against Dodgers
As the sun sets in Tampa, the Rays and the Dodgers prepare to clash, hoping to change their seasons’ trajectory—one to halt a dreadful slump and the other to cement flawless form.
What’s Happening?
The Tampa Bay Rays are facing off against the LA Dodgers after a humiliating three-game losing streak.
Where Is It Happening?
Tropicana Field, Tampa, Florida
When Did It Take Place?
Friday, 7:35 p.m. EDT
How Is It Unfolding?
- The Rays are aiming to end their current three-game losing streak.
- The Dodgers, atop the National League, seek to extend their dominance.
- Clayton Kershaw is set to pitch for the Dodgers against an unannounced Rays starter.
- A handful of key players have been placed in COVID-19 injured list protocols.
- Over 30,000 fans will watch the game from the stands.
Quick Breakdown
- Rays’ record: 54-56, fourth in AL East.
- Dodgers’ record: 63-46, first in NL West.
- Game starts: 7:35 p.m. EDT.
- Key Rays player in protocol: outfielder Brett Phillips.
Key Takeaways
As the saying goes, there’s no stopping the squad that have also won their last five games, and that’s exactly the critical juncture the Dodgers anticipate turning on the Rays, seeing as the Rays have lost three matches in a row before that. With a team in COVID-19 injures protocols and a changing roster, the Rays are hoping they will make a brilliant turnaround.
Victory is not always about the odds, but about taking a shot in the dark and hunting down a win.
– Jason Gonzalez, Sports Analyst
Final Thought
With the Rays struggling to find their form and the Dodgers flying high, this high-stakes game could exacerbate the Rays’ woes, leaving them to grapple with their losing streak. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have nothing but good intentions and a mood for a fight, knowing full well that such matchups are what sets the elite apart.