The Tampa Bay Rays (60-39) defeated the Cleveland Indians (48-48) 8-2 on Saturday night in Cleveland. The win gives the Rays five straight wins and they tie the Red Sox for first place in the American League East.
The Rays got contributions from all over the offense. Austin Meadows led the way with two home runs, Ji-Main Choi went 4-for-5 with three extra base hits, and Joey Wendle went 4-for-5 as well.
Louis Head (1-0, 2.08) picked up the win out of the bullpen, pitching two innings in which he allowed one unearned run while striking out four. He relieved Drew Rasmussen, who pitched three innings in which he allowed only one earned run.
The Rays now look to sweep the Indians in the four game series on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 PM - pregame coverage begins with Neil Solondz and This Week In Rays Baseball at 11:30 AM on 95.3 WDAE & AM 620.
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