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Rays' unique contact-first approach carried them to October

Original: 'Something a little bit new': The unique approach that carried the Rays to October https://www. mlb.com/news/explaining-

The Tampa Bay Rays, the American League's best team in 2026, reached the postseason behind a distinctive contact-oriented offensive approach that the club describes as 'something a little bit new.' With the American League Division Series underway this weekend, MLB.com takes a closer look at how the strategy of putting the ball in play helped separate the Rays from the rest of the league and carry them into October baseball.

Why now: The AL Division Series is starting this weekend and the Rays' unusual contact-first strategy is the story behind the AL's top team.

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• 'Something a little bit new': The unique approach that carried the Rays to October https://www. mlb.com/news/explaining-the-ra ys-contact-oriented-approach-in-2026 Turn on the American League Division Series this weekend and spend a few innings watching the AL-best Rays, a… · MLB@sportsfeed.me · 1

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