Lowe, Carlson spark Rays to a 6-4 victory over Cardinals to avoid a sweep

Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a two-run homer and former Cardinal Dylan Carlson drove in two runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays avoid a sweep by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4. Brent Rortvedt added three hits for the Rays. Richard Lovelady (3-4) pitched one inning for the win and Pete Fairbanks pitched the ninth for his 22nd save in 24 opportunities. Nolan Arenado drove in a run, scored twice and had three hits for St. Louis. Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs for the Cardinals. JoJo Romero (5-2) took the loss.