ST. PETERSBURG -- After thwarting three consecutive no-hit bids in the late innings, the Rays' offense showed signs of life Thursday in their 5-4 loss to the Indians at Tropicana Field.
For the first time in the four-game series, the Rays grabbed a hit in their first trip through the order when Joey Butler delivered a one-out single in the opening frame off reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber. Evan Longoria and Grady Sizemore tacked on to make it three straight singles, the latter staking the Rays to an early 1-0 lead.