Rays raking homers, setting records

MIAMI — Though they are certainly capable, it’s still been something of a surprise to look up 42 games into the season and see that the Rays are leading the Major Leagues in home runs with 65.

It’s the first time in club history that Tampa Bay has paced the Majors in home runs at this point in the season — and the Rays have hit the most homers through 42 games since the 2011 Yankees also hit 65.

“We knew coming into the year with the additions we had with a lot of power guys, just one through nine, everyone’s a threat to hit a home run,” said Brandon Guyer, who has belted five homers from the top of the order, including one in Monday’s 7-6 loss to the Marlins.

“I don’t know if there’s a couple guys that will be hitting 40 home runs, but we have a lot of guys who can at any point hit a home run. That’s the reason why we’re in the lead. One through nine, there’s a pretty good chance anyone could hit one.”

Tampa Bay has hit 13 …

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