What’s next: The Royals conclude their three-game series against the Rays on Thursday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. Right-hander Michael Lorenzen (4-7, 4.81 ERA) draws the start opposite Rays ace right-hander Shane Baz (7-3, 4.79 ERA).

Drew Rasmussen and four Tampa Bay relievers held reeling Kansas City to just three hits as the Rays sent the Royals to a ninth consecutive home defeat with a 3-0 decision on Wednesday.

Drew Rasmussen tossed five innings of two-hit ball, Tampa Bay scored three times in the second inning and the Rays held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0

Bobby Witt Jr. will represent the United States once again in the World Baseball Classic. On Thursday, Witt made the announcement that he will play alongside Team USA captain Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes in the special tournament.