Tampa Bay Pounds Three Homers in The Seventh, Bests Cleveland 8-4

The Tampa Bay Rays finally broke out of their losing streak with the Cleveland Indians, winning 8-4. The long ball played a large role in stopping the 0-5 skid they’ve claimed this year as a record against the Indians.   All three of their home runs came in the seventh inning. The first two came at the hands of Rafael Betancourt. He gave up a total of three runs in two-thirds of an inning. Evan Longoria spanked a two run shot after Carlos Pena walked. Cliff Floyd hit his over the right field fence on a 2-1 offering. Juan Rincon relieved, surrendering the third homer of the inning to Dioner Navarro.   The home-runs put the Rays up 8-3, squelching any thought of a Tribe comeback.   Longoria’s home run set the rookie homer mark for the club. It was his 22 nd of the season.   Fausto Carmona only lasted four in this one, giving up four runs on three hits, striking out four and walking five. With a tight strike zone on the lower half ... (link)