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© St. Petersburg Times, published October 3, 2001
The game
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg.
RADIO: WFLA-AM 970, WLCC-AM 760 (Spanish).
TODAY'S PROMOTION: Web siteWednesday -- Fans can take advantage of a special coupon posted on the team's official Web site (www.devilrays.com).
TICKETS: Available at stadium box office, through Ticketmaster phone and retail outlets and at team stores in WestShore Plaza, Brandon TownCenter and BayWalk.
INFO: Call 1-888-FAN-RAYS.
Ryan Rupe
Rupe (5-11, 6.51) makes his career-high 26th start and is four innings short of his career high of 1421/3 in 1999. Rupe has lost six of his past seven decisions over 15 starts since June 20. He has allowed a club record 28 home runs.
Lowe (4-10, 3.57) is making his 66th appearance, second on the team to Rod Beck, and his second start. The right-hander started as Boston's closer but lost his job temporarily, then permanently when the Red Sox traded for Ugueth Urbina.
"I don't want them to necessarily set goals. I just want them to play like hell every day and let the chips fall where they may."
-- Hal McRae on his plans for the Rays attitude next season.