Christopher Morel HR helps Rays past Marlins 9-3

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Ben Rortvedt and Yandy Diaz delivered two-run singles in a five-run sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays pulled away for a 9-3 win against the visiting Miami Marlins in the opener of their two-game series on Tuesday evening.

Christopher Morel homered in his first game since he was traded to the Rays from the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Josh Lowe had two hits and scored twic