Looking to avoid getting swept in a series for the second time on the road trip, the Rays took on the Twins in a pivotal afternoon game.
Ryne Stanek opened this game for the Rays, facing Martin Perez and the Minnesota Twins. After an hour-long rain delay, first pitch was thrown shortly after 2 pm.
Stanek allowed two runs in the first inning, the first run on a sacrifice ground out by Mitch Garver and the second run on a single by Luis Arraez.
Taking the mound for Minnesota was Martin Perez, a pitcher that has not fared well against the Rays offense in his career.