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Rays Denied Potential Playoff Clinch as Braves Win 3-1 Behind Martín Pérez and Austin Riley

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 at Truist Park on Thursday, stalling Tampa Bay's attempt to clinch their first playoff spot since 2023.
American League East-leading Tampa Bay entered Thursday needing a victory to clinch, with their magic number holding at two following the loss.
Atlanta starter Martin Perez tossed 7 scoreless frames, while Tampa Bay starter Nick Martinez matched him with 6.1 shutout innings before reliever Kevin Kelly surrendered 3 runs.
Tampa Bay returns to Tropicana Field for a series against the Houston Astros while continuing their pursuit of the American League East title against the New York Yankees.
Elsewhere, losses by the Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Guardians on Thursday kept the Rays' magic number at two despite the team's defeat.

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