ST. PETERSBURG -- One run goes a long way when a team pitches like the Rays have been lately.
Monday night, the Rays defeated the Royals 1-0 at Tropicana Field. In the process, the Rays' staff moved their consecutive scoreless-innings streak to 23. They were last scored on by the Red Sox in the third inning Saturday night.
Ryan Yarbrough, who took over from "opener" Hunter Wood, led the way. The rookie left-hander allowed no runs on two hits and a walk while striking out six in 5 1/3 innings to earn his 12th win of the season.