Mead Homers as Rays Avoid Sweep with 7-5 Win over Tigers

Curtis Mead’s first home run of the season and Ben Rortvedt’s two RBIs helped the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. After falling behind 5-4 in the sixth, Mead’s two-run drive off Will Vest put the Rays back in front for good, with Jason Adam and Garrett Cleavinger combining for two perfect innings to secure the win.

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