Diaz and Caminero homers, McClanahan's 6 strong innings carry Rays past Giants 3-0

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Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero homered, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Shane McClanahan pitched six strong innings, allowing five hits and striking out five batters.

Key points

Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero hit home runs
Shane McClanahan pitched six innings without allowing a run
Rays defeated Giants 3-0
Giants have the fewest home runs in the majors
Landen Roupp to start for Giants next game

Yandy DiazJunior CamineroShane McClanahanTampa Bay Rays

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero homered to back six strong innings from Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Friday night. Diaz led off the second against Robbie Ray (2-4) with his fifth home run for a 1-0 lead. Caminero led off the fourth with his ninth homer — a 432-foot shot to left field — to make it 2-0. Taylor Walls doubled leading off the sixth and stole third before scoring on Chandler Simpson's sacrifice fly to cap the scoring. McClanahan (3-2) didn't run into trouble until the fifth when Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee had singles to put runners on the corners with one out. The 29-year-old left-hander induced a double-play grounder from Jerar Encarnacion to end the threat. He allowed five hits and struck out five. and each pitched a scoreless inning and retired the side in order in the ninth for his seventh save in nine opportunities. Ray surrendered three runs on four hits in 6 1/3 innings. The 34-year-old lefty gave up a bunt single to Simpson on his first pitch before picking him off on a steal attempt three pitches later. got the final five outs and allowed a hit. The Giants, whose 19 home runs are the fewest in the majors, have failed to homer during their current four-game losing streak.

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What were the key highlights of the Rays vs Giants game on Friday?

Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero hit home runs, while Shane McClanahan pitched six strong innings, contributing to the Rays' 3-0 win.

How did Shane McClanahan perform against the Giants?

Shane McClanahan allowed five hits, struck out five batters, and did not allow any runs in six innings of work.

Who is starting for the Giants in their next game against the Rays?

Landen Roupp, with a record of 5-1 and a 2.55 ERA, is set to start for the Giants in their next game.

Diaz and Caminero homers, McClanahan's 6 strong innings carry Rays past Giants 3-0

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