Hurlers prep to face NL by taking hacks

 
Although hardly Silver Sluggers, the Rays' pitchers will soon be in a position to aid their cause from the batter's box. The club's starting rotation has been hard at work in preparation for the start of Interleague Play this weekend, which mandates that pitchers bat. [link]

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