ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays had not scored 11 runs in a home game in more than two months, but their offensive outburst Monday offered optimism.
The Rays continue a pivotal three-game series on Tuesday against a Minnesota Twins team they are chasing in the American League wild-card hunt.
"Hopefully they carry over to tomorrow," Rays manager Kevin Cash said of his team's 13 hits during an 11-4 win. "I think the guys understand what is at stake with the series, especially who we are playing with a team above us, and we have to play good baseball.