The Rays needed a response, and they got one.

On this Tuesday episode of The “Big O” Show with Orestes Destrade and JP Peterson, the guys break down Tampa Bay getting back to the Rays Way with strong pitching, clean defense, timely hitting and a much-needed spark against an old rival.

The Rays rolled behind a sharp all-around performance: seven walks to just one strikeout, three stolen bases, clutch work from the newcomers and a bullpen finish from All-Star closer Bryan Baker, who nailed down his 17th save, second in the American League, while lowering his ERA .

And then there’s Yandy Díaz, who continues to build one of the loudest first-half resumes in the American League.

Orestes and JP also dive into Ian Seymour getting a longer leash and taking advantage, Bryan Baker’s fastball-changeup combo, the clutch moments from Richard Booser and Austin Slater, and whether this old rivalry was exactly what Tampa Bay needed to wake back up.

Plus, around the AL East: the Yankees used eight pitchers but still found a way to win, while the Blue Jays and Orioles both took losses.

It’s Rays energy, AL East chaos and Big O baseball perspective — only on FanStreamSports.com.