Rays look to tomorrow with Mikie Mahtook, Tim Beckham

The future looks like Mikie Mahtook, stroking another pitch into the outfield, collecting five hits in five at-bats. The future looks like Tim Beckham, hitting a two-run homer over the left field fence. Every day, as today’s pennant race gets away from them, the Tampa Bay Rays look more and more like tomorrow’s team. Certainly, Friday night’s effort flashed next season for the Rays in an 8-6 victory over Baltimore. Mahtook led the way, becoming the eighth Ray to go…