Rekar (0-4, 4.32) pitched a season-high 71/3 innings in his last outing against Cleveland on Sunday, holding the Indians to one run on five hits. He hasn't won since Sept. 28, 2000, 11-3 over the Yankees.

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Chuck Finley

Finley (3-2, 4.36) made his last start against Tampa Bay, earning his third victory of the season in a 10-3 win at Tropicana Field. He is 5-0 lifetime against the Rays.

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YOU DON'T SAY

Pitchers Dan Wheeler, Ariel Prieto and Travis Phelps got word they were being recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday morning and left immediately for Tampa from Scranton, Pa.. The trio arrived at Tropicana Field at 6 p.m. and had another flight to look forward to after the game ... to Cleveland. "It's a lot of flying for one day," Phelps said. "But I think we can handle it."

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