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Adames grounded out, second baseman Merrifield to first baseman O'Hearn.

Robertson grounded out, second baseman Merrifield to first baseman O'Hearn.

Grounded out, second baseman Merrifield to first baseman O'Hearn.

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Zunino singled to left, Kiermaier scored, Robertson to second.

Singled to left, Kiermaier scored, Robertson to second.

Lowe singled to center, Robertson scored, Zunino to third, Adames to second.

Singled to center, Robertson scored, Zunino to third, Adames to second.

Y.Díaz hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder Hamilton, Zunino scored.

Hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder Hamilton, Zunino scored.

Maldonado homered to center on a 1-1 count.

Rays first.  Lowe walked on a full count.  Pham walked on a full count, Lowe to second.  Y.Díaz grounded into a double play, second baseman Merrifield to first baseman O'Hearn, Lowe to third, Pham out.  Wendle singled to right, Lowe scored.  García grounded out, third baseman Owings to first baseman O'Hearn.

Rays second.  Kiermaier walked on a full count.  Robertson singled to right, Kiermaier to third.  Zunino singled to left, Kiermaier scored, Robertson to second.  Adames walked on a full count, Robertson to third, Zunino to second.  Newberry pitching.  Lowe singled to center, Robertson scored, Zunino to third, Adames to second.  Pham lined out to second baseman Merrifield.  Y.Díaz hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder Hamilton, Zunino scored.  Wendle struck out.

Rays sixth.  Robertson struck out.  Zunino homered to left on a 0-1 count.  Adames grounded out, third baseman Owings to first baseman O'Hearn.  Lowe grounded out, pitcher Hill to first baseman O'Hearn.

Royals seventh.  Pruitt pitching.  Owings grounded out, second baseman Wendle to first baseman Lowe.  Maldonado homered to center on a 1-1 count.  Hamilton struck out.  Merrifield grounded out, third baseman Robertson to first baseman Lowe.

Royals eighth.  Mondesi hit an infield single to shortstop.  Gordon grounded out, pitcher Pruitt to first baseman Lowe, Mondesi to second.  On Pruitt's wild pitch, Mondesi scored.  Soler popped out to second baseman Wendle.  O'Hearn doubled to left.  Kolarek pitching.  Duda grounded out, second baseman Wendle to first baseman Lowe.

 The Royals lost three of four games to the Yankees in New York. They have gone 2-8 on the road this season, third worst road record in MLB, despite hitting as many home runs, 14, as they have allowed, 14.

 The Rays were swept by the Red Sox in Tampa and have now lost four straight. Six of the Rays' eight losses, 75.0 percent, this season have come from a blown lead, the fourth-highest percentage in the league.

 The Rays swept the season series against the Royals last season. That was the first time in franchise history the Rays have been undefeated against an American League opponent over a full season.

 Hunter Dozier is hitting .447 in his last 11 games after batting .129 in his first nine games of the season. That .447 average since April 11 is the third highest in MLB (minimum 30 PA).

 Yandy Diaz is hitting .360 in the leadoff spot this season, second in MLB behind Adam Jones (.371, minimum 25 PA). He is hitting .250 at any other spot in the lineup.

 Homer Bailey is 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA in his last two starts, both of which were quality starts. He has allowed just three home runs in 23.0 innings this season, a 1.17 HR/9. His HR/9 rate was 1.95 in 2018, third highest in MLB (minimum 100.0 innings pitched).

HP - O'Nora, 1B - Hoye, 2B - Ripperger, 3B - Kellogg

The Tampa Bay Rays look to extend a nine-game winning streak against the Kansas City Royals in the second game of a three-game series Tuesday at Tropicana Field -- a streak dating back to the final game of the 2017 regular season.
The Royals will send Homer Bailey to the mound to also try to stop a four-game losing streak.

Royals turn to Bailey to break curse vs. Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)  The Tampa Bay Rays have quickly recovered from getting swept by Boston Red Sox.
Jalen Beeks took over from opener Ryne Stanek in the second inning and struck out seven in 4 2/3 shutout innings, Mike Zunino homered for the second straight game and the Rays beat Kansas City 5-2 Tuesday night, sending the Royals to their fifth straight loss.

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