Game 1:
A brutal Rays debut for Bender who broke, turning a 3-2 deficit into an insurmountable one.
Game 2:
Mac is back with his second straight excellent start since coming off the IL as the Rays got the better of old friend Tyler Glasnow.
Game 3:
Ober's best start as Ray was wasted when the bullpen (and Bender) blew it again although scoring two runs isn't usually a recipe for success. This recent run of mediocrity means the division is a lost cause and it's starting to look like WC1 might be one as well. With a road-heavy schedule for the month it may just be a matter of holding on to any kind of wild card.
Players of the Week:
AL: Bobby Witt Jr (KC), 10-16, 2 HR, 7 RBI
NL: Josh Bell (WAS), 9-21, 4 HR, 7 RBI