Rays Jump By Marlins

     The Miami Marlins were passed by the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3 at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night. It is the first contest of a two-game series between the in-state rivals. The Marlins traded seven players off their roster prior to today's game.

     Miami(39-68) chalked up two runs in the top of the first and had a 3-1 lead at the end of five innings. Tampa Bay(55-52) piled on five runs during the bottom of the sixth and two runs in the bottom of the seventh for an 8-3 advantage.