The American League’s hottest team comes to Denver to face the National League’s hottest team in a three-game series. Reigning AL champion Tampa Bay is riding a season-high five-game winning streak. The Rays are outscoring opponents 37-16 during that stretch. The Rockies have won 11 straight – matching their longest streak in franchise history, completed in September 2007 on their way to a World Series run.

GAME 16:40 p.m. today, FSN, 850 AMRays’ Jeff Niemann (5-4, 4.12 ERA) vs. Rockies’ Jorge De La Rosa (2-6, 5.08)

GAME 26:40 p.m. Wednesday, FSN, 850 AMRays’ David Price (1-0, 2.37) vs. Rockies’ Aaron Cook (5-3, 4.26)

GAME 31:10 p.m. Thursday, FSN, 850 AMRays’ Matt Garza (4-4, 3.63) vs. Rockies’ Ubaldo Jimenez (5-6, 3.92)

Did you know?The Rays are in the top five among all major league teams in runs, hits, RBIs and home runs. They have the sixth best team batting average (.274). …OF Gabe Kapler has homered in three straight games. … Rays relievers are on a 221/3-inning scoreless streak.

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