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My other title option was “Is Paris burning, because France is on fire.”

I admit, when this game started and the Rays got the first run, and Kikuchi looked uneven, I was ready to pre-write a winning game recap and feel very pleased with myself. But if there’s anything I’ve learned watching baseball: never trust an early read, and never pre-write a recap assuming a win.

Things started off nicely for the Rays. Margot singled to lead off the...

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