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Wacha goes 6 effective innings, Rays beat Twins 5-3

Michael Wacha struck out seven over six innings, Kevin Kiermaier had an RBI triple during a three-run second and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3.
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Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (9) makes a diving stop on a ground ball by Tampa Bay Rays' Francisco Mejia during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Mejia was safe at first. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Michael Wacha struck out seven over six innings, Kevin Kiermaier had an RBI triple during a three-run second and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3.

The AL East-leading Rays had lost two straight following a nine-game winning streak. Wacha gave up two runs and three hits, including two homers. He was 0-2 with a 6.99 ERA in his previous eight starts. 

Andrew Kittredge, the third Tampa Bay reliever, worked the ninth to get his sixth save.

Jorge Polanco and Ryan Jeffers homered for the Twins.

 

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