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The Tampa Bay Rays look to keep up the momentum generated from a successful homestand tonight when they begin a three-game set with the Florida Marlins. (AP Images)

The Rays were 12-6 in interleague play in 2008, including 5-1 against the Marlins. Overall, Tampa Bay has won seven of the last eight from their downstate rival, outscoring Florida 54-18 in the victories. While Tampa Bay tries to move back to .500, Florida looks to avoid a third straight loss and begin to recapture its early-season success. The Marlins opened 11-1, but have since lost 22 of 30 including a 4-3 decision to Arizona on Thursday.

The Marlins' Ricky Nolasco looks to bounce back from his worst outing of the season as he makes his first start in more than a week after a rainout pushed the rotation back.

Tampa Bay's Andy Sonnanstine will take the mound for the -110 favored Rays. Be sure to bet on MLB baseball in the Bodog Sportsbook.