# Tampa Bay Rays EXCEED EXPECTATIONS in April & Set Pace for Possible Playoff HUNT

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Podcast: [Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Rays](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-rays-daily-podcast-on-the-tampa-bay-rays-583580)
Published: 2026-05-01T11:18:00+00:00
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Tampa Bay Rays silence doubters with scorching April, but can they sustain this playoff pace? Kevin and Ulises are joined by WTSP Channel 10 Sports Director Evan Closky to break down the Rays’ 18-12 start, dissecting key factors behind their hot streak.

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