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For Rays’ Ryan Pepiot vs. Pirates and ace Paul Skenes, ‘battling’ fits

Falling behind early isn’t ideal when your team is facing last year’s NL Rookie of the Year. There’s not much margin for error.

Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot reacts after he walks the Pirates' Tommy Pham during the third inning at Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday afternoon. Pepiot allows six hits and two runs through five innings. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]

Marc TopkinTimes staff

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Marc Topkin is a sports reporter covering the Tampa Bay Rays. Reach him at [email protected].

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