Rays Defeat Royals 5-1 After Lengthy Rain Delay

Tampa Bay capitalized on late-game opportunities following a two-hour, 32-minute weather interruption in Kansas City.

The game resumed at midnight after a two-hour, 32-minute rain delay halted play in the sixth inning.
Rays' starter Zack Littell delivered five scoreless innings before the weather delay, allowing only four hits.
Richie Palacios and Isaac Paredes drove in key runs to secure the Rays' victory.
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. hit his 13th home run, but Kansas City's bullpen struggled.
Tampa Bay's bullpen allowed just one run over the final four innings to seal the win.