Yandy Diaz looks ahead as the Tampa Bay Rays lead the series 3-1

Score at 0-0 with first pitch still scheduled

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Tampa Bay Rays DH Yandy Diaz on being 1 victory away from the World Series: "It's a great opportunity. All of us are thi Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: Tampa Bay Rays DH Yandy Diaz called the moment "a great opportunity" ahead of tomorrow's scheduled game. The game has not started yet, and the Tampa Bay Rays lead the series 3-1.

Why it matters: The comment sets the clubhouse tone before a postseason game with the score at 0-0 as of scheduled. It keeps attention on the next first pitch rather than the prior games in the series.

What to watch: Next is the scheduled first pitch with the score at 0-0.

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@BNightengale 2026-10-19T00:31:23.501818+00:00

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