The Rays are 53-50 on the season, 6.5 games back of the Toronto Blue Jays in the division and 1.5 games of the 3rd Wild Card, currently tied with the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile, the Reds share the same record with the Rays, but are 8.5 games back in their division and 2 games back of the 3rd Wild Card with the Giants ahead of them by a game.

The Tampa Bay Rays look to snap their four-game losing streak on the road as they face the Cincinnati Reds for the first time this season on Friday.

Martinez went on to say the trade deadline was motivation for the 2025 Reds, who stood at 54-50 after Friday's victory and one game back of the San Diego Padres for the third National League Wild Card.

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays will try to end a six-game road losing streak when they visit the Cincinnati Reds. Cincinnati has a 30-22 record at home and a 55-50 record overall. The Reds have a 26-5 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

The Rays are reportedly open to trading Yandy Diaz, possibly allowing the Red Sox to acquire one of their top trade deadline targets.

The Boston Red Sox are gaining on the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East standings. With a four-game stint ahead of them, it will be up to the Rays to slow down Boston's red-hot offense.

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