Rays try to extend win streak versus Indians

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07/09/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Rays shoot for their seventh straight win this evening when they continue their four-game set with the Cleveland Indians at Tropicana Field.

After a miserable June that saw them go just 11-14, the Rays have won seven of eight to start July. Tampa continued to roll in Thursday's opener, as Carl Crawford hit a pair of two-run home runs, leading the Rays to a 5-2 win.

Carlos Pena also went deep for the Rays, who have won eight of their last nine games overall. Tampa has also won its last six at home against the Indians.

"They don't really come around that often, but I'm definitely excited when it does happen," said Crawford about hitting two homers in a game.

Wade Davis (6-9) earned his first win since May 29 by allowing four hits and a pair of runs over seven innings. Dan Wheeler turned in a scoreless ninth for his first save of the season.

Michael Brantley and Andy Marte hit solo shots for the Indians, who have lost three in a row and five of seven.

Jake Westbrook (5-5) surrendered eight hits and five runs over six full frames in defeat. Despite fanning seven and not issuing a walk, he served up all three Tampa homers.

"I can't complain about it too much," said Indians manager Manny Acta about Westbrook's outing. "Jake has done a good job for us this year and he made a couple mistakes that went out of the park."

Tonight, the Rays turn to righty James Shields, who is 7-8 with a 4.83 ERA. Shields won for only the second time in his last nine starts on Sunday in Minnesota, as he held the Twins to four runs and eight hits in six innings.

Shields, though, has struggled against the Indians, posting an 0-3 mark to go along with a 3.73 ERA.

Cleveland, meanwhile, will counter with righty Fausto Carmona, who has lost two of his last three starts. Carmona was charged with the loss on Sunday against Oakland, which reached him for three runs and seven hits in seven innings. He is 7-7 on the season with a 3.69 ERA.

Carmona did not get a decision the last time he squared off against the Rays, but is 2-1 lifetime against them with a 6.29 ERA in six games (five starts).

Tampa swept a two-game series from the Indians back in May, but Cleveland has won four of the last seven meetings between the teams.

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