Liam Hicks ‘super grateful’ Rays acquired him at trade deadline

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks expressed his deep gratitude for being traded to the club at the deadline following a crucial performance in Game 2 of the ALCS. Hicks delivered the game's decisive hit, a two-run single, to lift the Rays to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians and even the postseason series. Alongside pitcher Freddy Peralta, Hicks helped secure the vital home win before the series shifted on the road.

Acquired from the Miami Marlins during a breakout regular season featuring 18 home runs and 82 RBIs, the 27-year-old entered the game with just one hit in his previous 14 postseason plate appearances. Speaking after the win, Hicks reflected on his sudden transition from a sub-.500 Marlins team to competing for a pennant, praising his new teammates for welcoming him into the clubhouse.