Series Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs

The Tampa Bay Rays are in serious danger of missing the playoffs. They’ve lost five of their last six games, and their record is now 72 wins, 74 losses. Sources show their chance to reach the postseason is less than 1% — essentially 0%.

They are currently about 6.5 games behind in the AL Wild Card race. 

Chicago Cubs’ Position & Key Player Stats

• The Cubs are strong contenders in the NL Wild Card, with a record around 83-63.
  
• Their pitcher Matthew Boyd is having an excellent season:
  
  • Win-loss: 12-8
    
  • ERA (Earned Run Average): 2.92
    
  • Innings pitched: 166.1
    
  • Strikeouts: 145
    
  • WHIP (walks + hits per inning): 1.06
    

What to Watch in the Series

• Tampa Bay needs to win most (or all) of the remaining games to have even a small chance to make the postseason.
  
• The Cubs, with their strong players and pitching, are in a better spot to secure a Wild Card.