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    Rays let another lead get away, but this time rally to beat Braves

    By Marc Topkin,

    2024-06-16
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    The Rays' Ben Rortvedt hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Braves in Atlanta. [ BUTCH DILL | AP ]

    ATLANTA — What had the potential to be another damning and frustrating loss by the Rays on Sunday afternoon instead turned out to be an inspiring 8-6 victory.

    Jose Siri provided the winning margin with a two-run homer with one out in the ninth, putting the Rays back ahead after they let a 6-2 lead get away.

    The win improved the last-place Rays to 34-38 as they enjoy a day off in rainy Minnesota on Monday before continuing a nine-game, 10-day road trip.

    The Rays had been in better shape earlier Sunday, taking a 6-2 lead on a fourth-inning grand slam by Ben...

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