ATLANTA -- Tampa Bay scored early and often during an 8-5 win against Atlanta on Wednesday night at SunTrust Park.
The Rays earned a split of their two-game series with the Braves and moved to 71-62 on the season by claiming their ninth win in 10 games.
Rain delayed the start of the game by 41 minutes, and returned to interrupt play in the middle of the sixth inning for another 65 minutes.
C.J. Cron ignited Tampa Bay's offense with three hits, including a home run -- his 25th of the season -- that broke a 3-3 tie when he led off the third.