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Nathan Eovaldi vs Jake Diekman Battle Sees Tampa Bay Fall 8-4

Tampa Bay dropped a 8-4 decision at Tropicana Field on Saturday as Texas legged out a win behind winning pitcher Nathan Eovaldi.

Texas won as a +100 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.

Texas got 6.1 innings from Nathan Eovaldi, who gave up 4 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 6. Nathan Eovaldi earned the victory, while the Rangers got 4 RBIs from Corey Seager in the win.

Tampa Bay got a 0.1-inning outing from Jake Diekman in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Josh Lowe had 2 hits in the loss for the Rays.

Texas outhit their counterparts 12-7 in the game.