Rays shut out Rangers 3-0 behind homers from Diaz and Vilade

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.

• 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Diaz, Vilade homers and a 4-hitter in a bullpen game helps Rays beat Rangers 3-0