Ervin Santana pitched 6 1/3 innings to get the win, striking out eight batters. He came out in the seventh after allowing a one-out double to Tim Beckham, but the Rays would strand Beckham as the tying run at second base. Tampa Bay left five runners on base, including two in scoring position in the fifth inning.
Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell struck out seven batters in 5 1/3 innings. He labored most of the night but limited the damage, as it was the bullpen that proved to be the Achilles heel.