WASHINGTON — Josh Fleming left the Rays in a hole Tuesday, his renewed confidence not leading to the improved results he expected in the first start of his latest chance in the rotation.
But he got some help from his friends. Luke Raley hit a tying home run to open the ninth, Josh Lowe delivered another to put them ahead, and Yandy Diaz added a third to provide a cushion, extending the Rays’ franchise-best season-opening winning streak to five with a 10-6 victory over the Nationals.
With the Twins’ loss, the Rays (5-0) are the only undefeated team in the majors.
