The Tampa Bay Rays continue to pile up the wins and prove the naysayers wrong.
The American League East’s first-place squad destroyed the Royals 11-2 last night, behind Carlos Pena’s five RBI and eight innings of two-run ball from pitcher Edwin Jackson (5-6).
Brian Bannister (7-8) struggled in his start for Kansas City, giving up seven runs in five innings. He struck out six.