"Very disappointed," Keuchel said. "Everybody in the ballpark knew that was a strike, 2-2 to Elmore. That's a key pitch, and I've got to have that. I think [plate umpire Greg Gibson] knew he missed it, and he kind of opened it up after that. That was the ballgame right there. I've got to make quality pitches after that, but, man, it would still be 0-0."
Elmore's walk loaded the bases, and Rene Rivera followed with a two-run single, and Brandon Guyer's RBI single made it 3-0. Keuchel (11-4), who should find out soon if he'll start the All-Star Game presented by T-Mobile on Tuesday, was otherwise outstanding, holding the Rays to three hits and one walk in the next five scoreless innings.