Tampa Bay Rays defeat Atlanta Braves in second consecutive series win

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night in Atlanta, marking their second straight win of the three-game series. Pitcher Griffin Jax allowed two hits and one run across five innings to lead the AL East leaders. Offensively, the Rays recorded 10 hits, including a home run from Victor Mesa Jr. and a two-run single from Jorge Mateo. Tampa Bay has now outscored Atlanta 14-3 through the first two games of the series. The team has maintained a scoring streak of at least six runs in five consecutive games as they approach a potential playoff berth. Manager Kevin Cash indicated the club is focused on sustaining this offensive momentum during the final stretch of the regular season.

• 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Rays enjoy confidence-building, back-to-back wins over Braves as bats gain momentum for playoffs