Zach Eflin and Isaac Paredes propel Tampa Bay Rays to victory against Texas Rangers – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Zach Eflin Leads Tampa Bay Rays to Victory Over Texas Rangers

In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, Zach Eflin delivered a stellar performance on the mound to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. Eflin took a shutout into the seventh inning, allowing just one run and five hits before being replaced after Jonah Heim’s RBI single.

The Rays’ offense came alive in the fifth inning, with Isaac Paredes hitting a three-run homer as part of a four-run rally. Yandy Díaz also contributed with an RBI single in the third inning, giving Tampa Bay an early lead.

Despite a strong start, Texas pitcher Andrew Heaney struggled in the fifth inning, giving up three runs (one unearned) before being pulled from the game. Randy Arozarena and Paredes capitalized on Heaney’s mistakes, driving in key runs for the Rays.

In addition to their offensive prowess, the Rays showcased their speed and power with a home run and stolen base in each of their first six games, a feat not seen since 1998.

In injury news, the Rangers will be without third baseman Josh Jung for approximately six weeks due to a broken right wrist. Meanwhile, the Rays are monitoring the status of pitcher Shane Baz and infield prospect Junior Caminero, who are dealing with injuries of their own.

The Rays will look to continue their winning ways as they face off against the Rangers again on Wednesday, with Nathan Eovaldi and Aaron Civale set to take the mound in what promises to be another exciting matchup.