By Marc Topkin, Tampa Bay Times

TAMPA, Fla. — Talking before Saturday’s game, Drew Rasmussen revealed the secret to the Rays’ recent run of success, winning seven of their previous eight games and 10 of 13 to get back into the American League playoff chase:

Desperation.

“We kind of put (ourselves) in the position where our backs were against the wall,” Rasmussen said. “When you’re in the position where you have to win every day and that’s all that really matters, it’s cool to see how this group has responded, and our ability to go out there and just worry about one day at a time.

“I think there have been portions of this year where — and everyone’s been guilty of it — where you’ve looked at the big picture of the season. Where I think right now, we’re just focused on winning today, and

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