The Rays defeated the Marlins for the second game in a row as the cross state rivalry continues. Matt Garza pitched seven strong innings, allowing just three hits, one walk and one run. Dan Wheeler and Troy Percival combined to throw two perfect innings to finish off the Fish.

Prior to the start of the season, the Rays bullpen was thought to be the weak spot on the team. So far, however, the bullpen is posting a 3.43 ERA to the starter's 4.00. They are allowing fewer hits per nine innings, 9.01 for the starters, 6.91 for the relievers. Both Wheeler and Percival are allowing batting averages below .200. So far, the youthful rotation and the experienced bullpen are just the right combination for putting Tampa Bay in playoff contention.