Overview
- Rays defeated the Royals 5-1 on Tuesday night, fueled by Danny Jansen’s two-run homer and three RBIs.
- Taj Bradley pitched 6⅔ scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and retiring the first 16 batters he faced.
- Kansas City managed only four hits and committed two errors that led to unearned runs in the fourth and fifth innings.
- The Royals have lost eight straight at Kauffman Stadium since May 31, being outscored 36-12 across those games.
- On Wednesday, the Rays will send Drew Rasmussen (6-5, 2.61 ERA) to face Michael Wacha as they aim for a fourth straight victory.