Rays report

By MARC TOPKIN, Times Staff Writer
Published September 23, 2007

Quote of the day

"I've never seen anything like it."

Rays CF B.J. Upton on the raucous reaction by the Red Sox fans at Tropicana Field on Saturday.

Did you know?

The 17 strikeouts by Rays pitchers Friday tied a club record and was the second time this season that a team struck out 17 or more batters and lost. The Padres fanned 18 Diamondbacks hitters on April 25 at Chase Field and lost 3-2.

Number of the Day

20-20 With his 20th stolen base, CF B.J. Upton became the first player in club history to reach 20 steals and 20 home runs (He has 26) in a single season.

Tonight: Rays vs. Red Sox

When/where: 1:40; Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg

TV/radio: FSN; 1250-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)

Probable pitchers: Rays - RHP Edwin Jackson (4-15, 5.99); Red Sox - RHP Tim Wakefield (16-11, 4.73).

Promotions: B.J. Upton Wiffle Ball set for first 7,500 kids 14 and under. For Fandemonium, $2 scratch-off cards offer the chance to win game-worn jerseys, 2008 tickets and autographed memorabilia. All Rays players and coaches will be signing autographs for sponsors and season ticket holders from 11:15-11:40 then for fans from 11:40-12:30.

Rays info: (727) 825-3250

Watch for ...

Short memory: It appeared Jackson was finally becoming the pitcher the Rays hoped in August, but the right-hander has struggled through September. He is 0-3 with a 9.15 ERA in four starts this month, most recently a 10-7 loss in Anaheim on Monday.

[Last modified September 23, 2007, 00:52:01]