The Tampa Bay Rays (44-35) defeated the Kansas City Royals (38-41) 5-1 on Tuesday night in Kansas City. It was a bounce-back outing from Taj Bradley, who was unable to get out of the second inning in his most recent start.
Taj Bradley (5-5, 4.57) pitched a perfect game into the sixth inning and finished the game with six and two-third shutout innings in which he allowed just two hits while striking out four and walking one. Danny Jansen drove in the first three runs of the game - including hitting a two-run homer in the second - while Yandy Diaz went 3-for-4 on the night.
The Rays will now look to win the series against the Royals when they meet in the middle game coming up on Tuesday night. First pitch Tuesday is scheduled for 7:40 PM - pregame coverage begins with Ronnie Lane hosting Inside Pitch at 6:30 PM on 95.3 WDAE & AM 620.
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