DEVIL RAYS LOOK TO MAKE IT 7 STRAIGHT
After extending their winning streak to six consecutive games, the Rays will try to sweep their second consecutive series with a win in their 8:05 p.m. ET contest against the Rangers on Thursday at Ameriquest Field in Arlington.
Left-hander Casey Fossum will start for the Rays. Fossum pitched seven scoreless innings in his last outing on Friday against the Royals.
Joaquin Benoit will start for the Rangers. The righty has a 2-1 career record against the Rays with a 7.71 ERA. After finishing their three-game series against the Rangers, the Rays will finish out the 12-game road trip at Anaheim, Baltimore and Cleveland