The Rays got through the week with an even record, taking one of three from the Angels and two of three from the Blue Jays. They now sit in second place in the AL East, 4.5 games back of the Yankees. This week, the Rays host the Tigers for a three game set, then go on the road to Baltimore for a three game series next weekend.
Also in Team Tampa Bay news, the Lightning knocked off the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games to advance to the next round against the Florida Panthers. Nick Paul had two goals in the clincher.