The streaking Tampa Bay Rays haven't missed a beat since losing Evan Longoria. With their star third baseman sidelined for up to two months with a tear in his hamstring, the AL East leaders completed a four-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners on Thursday and own the best record in the major leagues at 18-8. "We talked about getting off to a good start, and we got off the good start we needed," manager Joe Maddon said after a 4-3 victory over the Mariners extended Tampa Bay's winning streak to six. The Rays have won 11 of their past 12 games and hold the best mark in baseball for the first time since Sept. 28, 2010.
