Rays (S29) Game 147 - vs Houston Astros (9/11/26)

Tampa Bay’s magic number for a postseason berth is still two. The Rays begin their last homestand of the regular season tonight against American League West leading Houston. Yesterday, the Rays lost 3-1 in Atlanta and missed a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Houston has Miguel Ullola (0-0), a rookie, set as the opener in today’s game against Tampa Bay’s Drew Rasmussen (14-5). Tampa Bay (87-59, .596, 1st AL East, 1st AL, 3rd MLB) has a solid lead on Atlanta (86-61, .585, 1st NL East, 3rd NL) for third best win percentage in MLB. First pitch in game 147 is at 7:10 PM EDT in St. Petersburg, FL at Tropicana Field on September 11th, 2026.