Rays shut out Rangers 3-0 behind homers from Diaz and Vilade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Wednesday night in St. Petersburg. Yandy Diaz and Ryan Vilade hit home runs in the first inning, giving the Rays an early lead. Ian Seymour pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing two hits, while the bullpen combined for a four-hitter. Bryan Baker recorded his 29th save. Rangers starter MacKenzie Gore struck out nine but surrendered three hits in his seven innings. The Rays have recorded three shutouts in their last four games.
- •Diaz and Vilade homered in the first inning for Tampa Bay.
- •Ian Seymour allowed only two hits in 4 2/3 innings.
- •Rays bullpen combined for a four-hitter.
- •Bryan Baker achieved his 19th consecutive save.
- •Rays face Rangers again on Thursday night.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Diaz, Vilade homers and a 4-hitter in a bullpen game helps Rays beat Rangers 3-0
"Yandy Diaz and Ryan Vilade homered in the first inning and five pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Wednesday night. Ian Seymour (7-2) allowed just two hits in 4 2/3 innings of bulk relief behind opener Casey Legumina, who allowed one hit in 1 2/3 innings. Garret Cleavinger pitched out of a seventh-inning jam, and Kevin Kelly struck out the side in the eighth.
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