After the series that shall not be mentioned again, the Tampa Bay Rays have taken two straight against the Kansas City Royals to improve to 16-8 on the season and maintain a 2.5 game lead over the New York Yankees, who have won five in a row.
It was a solid game all around for the Rays; Mike Zunino was the main offensive force for the Rays as he slugged his second homer of the year as part of a three hit game. Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe, and Joey Wendle all knocked a run in apiece. Ryne Stanek was efficient as the opener, Jalen Beeks was dominant in his bulk outing as he racked up seven strikeouts over his scoreless 4 2⁄3 innings of work.