ST. PETERSBURG — Michael Wacha struck out seven over six innings, Kevin Kiermaier had an RBI triple during a three-run second and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 on Friday night.
The AL East-leading Rays had lost two straight following a nine-game winning streak. Tampa Bay is 32-13 since the all-star break.
“We control our own destiny,” Kiermaier said. “That’s a beautiful thing. It’s going be a lot of fun to be a part of this last month and just see what we’re about. We’re in a great position; we know what’s at stake.