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Photos: Rays aim to bounce back against Rangers
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Photos: Rays aim to bounce back against Rangers
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Isaac Paredes leads way as Rays blast Rangers in series opener
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The Rays need front office creativity once again to make playoffs
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Photos: Rays aim to bounce back against Rangers
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Photos: History-making Rays back at Trop to face Rangers
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Isaac Paredes hits 2 homers, drives in 6 vs. Rangers
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Isaac Paredes leads hit parade as Rays blast Red Sox
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Texas Rangers series loss to Tampa Bay Rays
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Rays drop opener vs. streaking A's
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