Cubs Use Big Fifth Inning to Top Rays, Earn Series Split
TAMPA, Fla. (Interstat) — Colin Rea pitched five strong innings and the Chicago Cubs used a five-run fifth to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Wednesday at George Steinbrenner Field.
Rea earned the win, allowing one run on two hits. The Cubs sent 10 batters to the plate in the fifth, keyed by a two-run double from Michael Conforto and an RBI double from Nico Hoerner. Tampa Bay’s Joe Boyle took the loss.
Jonathan Aranda and Jake Fraley drove in runs for the Rays. Chicago’s bullpen allowed one run over the final four innings before a crowd of 20,483. The Cubs evened their record at 6-6, while the Rays fell to 5-7.