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Rays prospects and minor leagues: Joe McCarthy hits first homer of the year

The Tampa Bay Rays enjoyed a 7-0 day as an organization. Joe McCarthy (Durham) hit his first homer of the season in his fifth game back from a back injury that occurred in spring training. The Stone Crabs rallied for a come from behind victory down six in the ninth with Ronaldo Hernandez coming through with the game winning hit. Caleb Sampen (Bowling Green) continued his solid season with 7.0 scoreless innings.

Triple-A Durham Bulls (37-26)

The Durham Bulls defeated the Charlotte Knights 7-3. The Bulls sprinted out to a 4-0 lead capped off by Joe McCarthy’s first homer of the season in the first.