The Rays win-loss record sits at 83-56 after Wednesday’s loss to the Mets, with the team holding a 3.5-game lead over the Yankees in the AL East and maintaining the best record in the American League.
With 23 games left, the magic number for a postseason berth is 9, but that could hit zero as soon as this weekend, even though the division magic number sits higher, around 20, reflecting the still alive chances to claim the division from New York.
Regardless, the Rays have pathways to clinch as early as Sunday, according to ESPN’s tracking, which noted, “The Brewers and Rays can clinch a postseason spot as early as Sept. 6.”
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