Troy Percival certainly makes the opposition feel like they can win games. The Rays staked him to a three run lead entering the bottom of the ninth, but Troy walked four in the inning to force in a run. He's given up one run in each of his last three save opportunities, but held onto the win anyway. I wonder, as the trade deadline approaches, if the Rays won't try to find a better pitcher to close games. Might they go for Huston Street?

The Rays win 6-4 and keep pace with the Red Sox. They took the lead on two two-out walks with the bases loaded in the eighth.