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Motivated Rays top Jays, clinch postseason berth
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Kiermaier hit after scouting report flap; Rays to playoffs - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Blue Jays vs. Rays - Previa del Partido - 22 septiembre, 2021 - ESPN
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Kiermaier expected Friday, welcome news for wounded Rays
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September 23, 2021 - Cup of Coffee
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Kevin Kiermaier, Rays outfielder, nears the end of long-term contract
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Rays-Blue Jays benches clear after Kevin Kiermaier plunked
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Blue Jays plunk Kevin Kiermaier with 93 mph pitch because of their own mistake
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Cup of Coffee: September 23, 2021
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Never in doubt! - by Andrew Stoeten - THE BATFLIP
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Rays to playoffs; Kiermaier hit after scouting report flap
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Motivated Rays top Jays, clinch postseason berth
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Rays lose Wander Franco, Kevin Kiermaier due to injury; timetable for return unknown