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PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - FEBRUARY 27:  Jake Odorizzi #23 of the Tampa Bay Rays poses for a photo on photo day at Charlotte Sports Park on February 27, 2015 in Port Charlotte, Florida.  (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - FEBRUARY 27: Jake Odorizzi #23 of the Tampa Bay Rays poses for a photo on photo day at Charlotte Sports Park on February 27, 2015 in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Published Aug. 12, 2015

Rays vs. Braves

When/where: 7:10 tonight; Tropicana Field

TV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)

Tickets: $7-275, available at Tropicana Field box office, Ticketmaster, raysbaseball.com, team Tampa store; $3 surcharge within 5 hours of game time.

Probable pitchers

RAYS: RH Jake Odorizzi (6-6, 2.77)

BRAVES: RH Matt Wisler (5-2, 4.85)

On Odorizzi: Ranks third in majors with 1.40 home ERA, has allowed one or zero earned runs in seven of eight home starts. Has worked six-plus innings past three starts. Took tough loss in May 20 start vs. Braves, allowing two runs in six IP.

On Wisler: Acquired from Padres in April trade, made MLB debut mid June at age 22. Has allowed 78 baserunners in 52 innings. Was 3-4, 4.29 in 12 Triple-A starts, twice facing Rays' Durham team. Throws hard.

Key matchups

BRAVES VS. ODORIZZI

Jonny Gomes 0-for-4

Nick Markakis 6-for-14, HR

A.J. Pierzynski 2-for-7

RAYS VS. WISLER

None have faced

On deck

Thursday: Off

Friday: at Rangers, 8:05. Rays — RH Nathan Karns (7-5, 3.52); Rangers — LH Martin Perez (1-2, 5.81)

Saturday: at Rangers, 8:05. Rays — RH Chris Archer (10-8. 2.62); Rangers — RH Colby Lewis (12-5, 4.61)

Sunday: at Rangers, 3:05. Rays — TBA; Rangers — RH Yovani Gallardo (8-9, 3.47)

Monday: at Astros, 8:10. Rays — TBA; Astros — TBA

Tuesday: at Astros, 8:10. Rays — TBA; Astros — TBA

Good deeds

The Rays held a moment of silence before Tuesday's game for three St. Petersburg sisters who were killed in a Sunday car accident — LaMour, India and Tehira Welch. … RHPs Brad Boxberger and Erasmo Ramirez today will visit All Children's Hospital.

Quote of the day

"I feel like a normal fan right now, screaming at the TV. The only difference is I get to text the guys afterward and either say, 'Good job,' or, 'What were you thinking?' "

Injured RHP Alex Cobb

Rays disabled list

• OF Desmond Jennings, left knee surgery, 15-day, eligible May 11, targeting Friday

• LHP Drew Smyly, torn labrum, 60-day, eligible July 5, targeting next week

• OF Steven Souza Jr., left hand fracture, eligible Aug. 17, targeting mid September

Marc Topkin, Times staff writer