Recap: Blake Snell Allows 2 Home Runs In Dodgers' Shutout Loss To Rays
Briefly

Blake Snell returned from a 60-day injured list stint, allowing two home runs to Yandy Díaz in a 4-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Díaz's first homer was a opposite-field shot. Despite striking out a season-high eight batters and not allowing walks, Snell allowed five hits over five innings. Manager Dave Roberts noted Snell could pitch up to 90 pitches but monitored humid conditions. Drew Rasmussen held the Dodgers scoreless for 5.1 innings, and Garrett Cleavinger escaped a jam by inducing a double play. Díaz's home run had an unusually low exit velocity for a home run.
Blake Snell returned from the injured list and allowed two home runs to Yandy Díaz in a 4-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Snell finished with eight strikeouts over five innings without issuing a walk.
Yandy Díaz's performance included two home runs and a single, contributing significantly to the Rays' offense. His first home run had an exit velocity of 93.5 mph, below the hard-hit ball threshold.
Manager Dave Roberts indicated Snell was prepared to pitch up to 90 pitches or complete six innings, but they considered the effect of humid conditions on performance.
Drew Rasmussen effectively restrained the Dodgers for over five innings, and Garrett Cleavinger managed an escape from a bases-loaded situation by inducing a double play.
Read at Dodger Blue
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