Shane McClanahan throws 8 strong innings as Rays top Cardinals
Tampa Bay ace Shane McClanahan fired eight strong innings to win his fifth consecutive start as the Rays defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Thursday afternoon to sweep the three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla.
After winning 4-2 on a 10th-inning walk-off homer Tuesday and in an 11-3 rout Wednesday, the Rays received an outstanding start from McClanahan (7-2) to notch the sweep and finish 4-2 on their six-game hom