C.J. Cron has been connecting for some big hits during Tampa Bay's recent hot streak. After the Rays fell short the night before, Cron felt the collective mood shift when he gave his club a one-run lead early on. "It keeps the whole team morale up," he said. "When the team's having a good time, it's easier for the individual to have a good time." Cron hit a tiebreaking homer in the third inning, Tommy Pham added a two-run shot in the fourth and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 8-5 in a rain-delayed game early Thursday. read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=380829115