"Big night for Evan to get us on the board," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Three-run homer in the first against a very, very good pitcher. Gives us a little separation there. It was nice."
Heading into Saturday night's contest, Longoria had hit just two home runs in his previous 37 games. That put him on pace for a career-low 14 home runs.
"I always say, we all deal with stuff," Longoria said. "The only thing I haven't been able to do, that I normally do, is hit more. Just having to limit my swings has been the only thing.