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Published: Sept. 29, 2010 at 10:04 PM

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Kevin Millwood had the highlight performance of a down season Wednesday, throwing seven shutout innings and carrying Baltimore to a 2-0 win over Tampa Bay.

The Rays suffered a disappointing setback after coming into the contest with a half-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East.

Prior to this season, Millwood had won 34 more games than he had lost in a 13-year career. He dropped his first eight decisions this season and Wednesday's win raised his record this season to a mere 4-16.

He allowed two hits with three walks and struck out seven. Jim Johnson worked the eighth and Koji Uehara turned in a perfect ninth for his 11th save.

Jeff Niemann (11-8) matched Millwood through six innings, giving up just two hits in that span.

Nick Markakis, however, drew a leadoff walk in the seventh and moved to second on a two-out single from Adam Jones. Both runners scored on a triple by Felix Pie.

The Rays have lost three out of four. They will finish the season with a four-game series in Kansas City beginning Thursday.

Topics: Kevin Millwood
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