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Back-to-back disappointing seasons for the Tampa Bay Rays could lead to changes in the offseason and a longtime second baseman could be at the forefront.
Junior Caminero snickered loudly from his locker at Sutter Health Park as Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen laid out the rules of engagement. If second baseman Brandon Lowe hits a home run, Rasmussen explained,
A four-run first inning sets the tone, a Brandon Lowe homer adds to it and a solid six innings from Rasmussen make it stand up.
Justin Verlander has struggled this season against lefty bats. Our expert MLB predictions expect Brandon Lowe to take full advantage of the Giants veteran righty.
The Rays are once again without All-Star Brandon Lowe at a critical point of the season, as they placed the slugging second baseman on the 10-day injured list Tuesday afternoon due to left ankle/foot tendinitis.
Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit two-run home runs, Drew Rasmussen threw six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Athletics 8-2 on Wednesday night.