Overview

• Junior Caminero’s first-inning two-run homer fueled the Rays’ 4-2 victory in the series opener
• Drew Rasmussen recovered from a rough first frame by retiring 12 consecutive batters and striking out five over five innings
• Pete Fairbanks closed out the game with four scoreless outs to secure his 18th save of the season
• Rookie Cam Schlittler allowed three runs and seven hits over 4⅓ innings in his third major league start
• The win was Tampa Bay’s eighth in 26 games, keeping the club above .500 for the first time since May 24