It was Tampa Bay's fourth win in its last 12 games, putting the Rays four games back of the Twins for the second American League Wild Card spot. The victory came against lefty Jon Lester, who lasted 4 1/3 innings, his shortest outing since he came off the disabled list on Sept. 1. Lester did not strike out a batter and was charged with eight hits.
The loss snapped the Cubs' winning streak at seven games.