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Rays seek to build on triumph over struggling Braves

April 12 - Aiming for a series win in interleague play, the Tampa Bay Rays will look to make matters worse for the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturday afternoon.

Tampa Bay catcher Danny Jansen -- who entered Friday's series opener 1-for-26 (.038) at the plate -- tallied three hits (including a two-run homer) and four RBIs as the Rays posted a 6-3 victory over the struggling Braves.

The Rays had dropped six of seven entering the weekend set, but they hope Jansen's big night creates momentum heading into Saturday.

"We had all the confidence in the world that Danny was going to get going, and it felt like tonight he started that," Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said.