Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Indians

After losing two of three to the Red Sox, the Rays open up a four-game series with the Indians tonight at Tropicana Field. It will feature the return of LF Johnny Damon and Seminole High product 1B Casey Kotchman, both Rays in 2011. Both are in the lineup for Cleveland tonight, with manager Joe Maddon expecting them to each get nice ovations from the crowd.

The Rays will have RHP Alex Cobb on the mound, making his second straight start against Cleveland. And the Indians will start RH Zach McAllister, who threw five hitless innings against Tampa Bay his last start before the Rays made a comeback.

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