At Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, the Marlins defeat the Devil Rays in an interleague contest, 3-2. The Citrus Series contest marks the first time the two major league teams from Florida have faced one another in the regular season.

The Rangers send P Bobby Witt to the Cardinals in exchange for a player to be named and cash.

Florida OF Mark Kotsay gets five hits in the Marlins’ 12-inning, 3 – 2 win over Tampa Bay.