Drew Rasmussen struck out two during two perfect innings as the opener for Tampa Bay. Alexander allowed one baserunner before the seventh, issuing a leadoff walk to Geraldo Perdomo in the fourth.
Gurriel was thrown out by Walls on a first-inning grounder that was deflected by a diving Junior Caminero at third base.
The Rays lead 6-1.
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