The Tampa Bay Rays have been playing at a very high level this season, and the latest team to run into their buzzsaw is the San Francisco Giants. After winning the first two games of their three-game series at Tropicana Field, the Rays are going for the sweep on May 3. Taking the mound for them will be veteran Steven Matz, who has been an excellent addition to their starting rotation. He is 4-1 on the year with a 4.31 ERA across 31.1 innings with 27 strikeouts and 11 walks. Opposing him on the mound is Tyler Mahle. He was signed as a free agent away from the Texas Rangers, but things haven’t gone as well for him, owning a 1-4 record with a 5.87 ERA through 30.2 innings. Getting a sweep of the Giants is going to be a little tougher for Tampa Bay because they are once again without one of their star sluggers. Designated hitter Yandy Diaz is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game because of side tightness.…