ST. PETERSBURG (SNN-TV) – Randy Arozarena, Josh Lowe and Isaac Paredes homered as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied from two early deficits and beat the Miami Marlins 11-2 last night for their ninth win in 11 games.
José Siri hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning and Yandy Díaz added two singles for the Rays, who trail AL-leading Baltimore by 2 1/2 games in the East Division and maintained their 5 1/2-game lead in the race for the AL’s top wild-card spot. With the win, Tampa Bay improved to 81-52, ensuring the Rays will go a seventh straight season without a losing record.
Aaron Civale overcame a 32-pitch first inning and worked five innings of two-run ball. The 28-year-old right-hander allowed seven hits and struck out five in his fifth start with Tampa.
Zach Eflin will start the series finale for the Rays tonight, while the Marlins will go with lefty Jesús Luzardo.
