What Happened
Tampa Bay Rays pitchers combined for 8 1/3 no-hit innings against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. The Rays secured a victory in the game, which also featured home runs from Caminero and Aranda. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up with two outs left in the ninth inning.
The Rays' pitching staff held the Royals hitless through the first eight innings and into the ninth. The no-hit effort was ultimately ended by a home run given up by Craig Kimbrel with two outs remaining in the final inning.
Two Rays players, Caminero and Aranda, hit home runs during the game. The team's strong pitching performance contributed to their win over the Royals.
Key Facts
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Tampa Bay Rays pitchers combined for 8 1/3 no-hit innings against the Kansas City Royals.
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The Rays secured a victory against the Royals.
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Rays players Caminero and Aranda hit home runs.
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Craig Kimbrel gave up a home run with two outs remaining in the ninth inning, breaking up the no-hitter.
