A recap of the Braves’ loss to the Tampa Rays on Tuesday at Tropicana Field.
How the game was won: Kevin Kiermaier's two-out, two run homer against Williams Perez in the seventh inning lifted the Rays to a 2-0 interleague victory on Tuesday at Tropicana Field. It was only the fourth hit allowed by Perez, who lost his third consecutive decision since returning from the disabled list. Rays starter Erasmo Ramirez limited the Braves to five hits over seven-plus innings and retired 16 batters in a row from the final out of the second inning through the seventh.
Number: 1. Braves' NL rank in plate appearances per strikeout (5.54 entering Tuesday).
Next: The Braves play the Rays at 7:10 p.m. on SportSouth. Braves RP Matt Wisler (5-2, 4.85 ERA) faces Rays RP Jake Odorizzi (6-6, 2.77).
