MLB: Houston Astros shut out Tampa Bay Rays (10 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Houston Astros shut out the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on April 26, 2023. This marked the second game in a row that the Rays were unable to score against the Astros.

Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on April 26, 2023. The Astros defeated the Rays 1-0. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt (R), second baseman Taylor Walls (L) and pitching coach Kyle Snyder talk on the mound with starting pitcher Calvin Faucher (C) during the first inning. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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The Rays' Randy Arozarena takes a lead off first base during the first inning. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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The Astros' Mauricio Dubon (L) tags out the Rays' Manuel Margot trying to steal second base during the third inning. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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