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Updated: 02/24/2013 08:00:18AM
Kiermaier makes most of bonus Rays time
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar (11) puts a late tag on Pirates Starling Marte (6) during the fourth inning Saturday at Charlotte Sports Park.
Photo by Tom O'Neill
Rays DH Luke Scott ( 30) grounds out during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday at Charlotte Sports Park.
Photo by Tom O'Neill
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PORT CHARLOTTE — Kevin Kiermaier spent four innings in center field Saturday because the Rays needed an extra body and knew the minor-league outfielder could handle the position.
He took advantage of the opportunity with a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the eighth.
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