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Rays turning to bunts as MLB playoff weapon
Original: MLB playoffs 2026: The Tampa Bay Rays can beat you with a bunt
The Tampa Bay Rays are making noise in the 2026 MLB playoffs with aggressive small-ball tactics, using the bunt to pressure opponents and manufacture runs. ESPN highlights how the team's willingness to play old-fashioned baseball is paying off in October, with the bunt emerging as an unlikely headline-grabbing weapon in the postseason.
Why now: The Rays' unusual bunt-heavy approach is standing out in the 2026 MLB playoffs, drawing attention to their style of play.
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