In just a month in the majors, the rookie has shown that a different approach at the plate works and being on base benefits.

The Astros opened the series with a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay. The Rays battled back from an early 3-0 deficit only to lose the game on a Jake Meyers’ home run in the seventh inning. Josh Hader closed the game in the ninth for his 12th save of the season.

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There has been plenty of discussion about the Rays’ struggles at George M. Steinbrenner Field and what they need to do to turn things around inside their temporary home ballpark. Indeed, the numbers are jarring.

The first four innings of this game were all Astros. The Rays meanwhile had pretty much no offense. Houston’s starter Colton Gordon gave up a leadoff hit to Yandy Diaz, and then proceeded to mow down Rays hitters.

The right-hander has traffic on the bases most of the night but leaves the mound with the score tied going into the seventh.