With a 14-3 victory over the Orioles, the Rays are assured of their first winning season in the 11 year-old history of the franchise. Tampa Bay, presently in first place with an 82-51 record, had never won more than 70 games in a season.

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With a 14-3 victory over the Orioles, the Rays are assured of their first winning season in the 11 year-old history of the franchise. Tampa Bay, presently in first place with an 82-51 record, had never won more than 70 games in a season.

2008 – With a month still to play, the Tampa Bay Rays clinch the first winning record in franchise history, going to 82-51 with a 14 – 3 rout of the Orioles. Ben Zobrist hits a grand slam and Cliff Floyd drives in five while Scott Kazmir gets the historic victory.

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2008 – With a month still to play, the Tampa Bay Rays clinch the first winning record in franchise history, going to 82-51 with a 14 – 3 rout of the Orioles. Ben Zobrist hits a grand slam and Cliff Floyd drives in five while Scott Kazmir gets the historic victory.