Shane McClanahan wins at Tropicana Field for 1st time in nearly 3 years as Rays blank Twins 6-0 Tampa Bay left-hander Shane McClanahan turned in five scoreless innings to earn his first win at Tropicana Field in nearly three years as the Rays blanked the Minnesota Twins 6-0 on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. McClanahan (2-2), returning from two surgeries that caused him to miss the entire 2024 and 2025 seasons, scattered three hits and struck out seven while issuing no walks. His performance marked a significant step in his comeback journey after undergoing Tommy John surgery in August 2023 followed by a triceps nerve repair surgery in 2025. The victory was the Rays’ first shutout of the season, with Kevin Kelly, Hunter Bigge, and Trevor Martin combining to finish the game after McClanahan’s five-inning outing. Jake Fraley provided early run support with a two-run home run in the fourth inning, his second of the season. Ben Williamson added an RBI double in the eighth inning to cap the scoring, finishing with a single, double, and triple. Minnesota’s Bailey Ober (2-1) allowed two runs on three hits over six innings but could not withstand the Rays’ offensive output. The win extended Tampa Bay’s winning streak to three games and improved their record to 3-1 against Minnesota in the season series. The Twins have lost four straight games and eight of their last nine. McClanahan had not won at Tropicana Field since June 11, 2023, before his elbow injury necessitated second Tommy John surgery. He took a no-decision in his only other home appearance this season on April 6 against the Cubs. Looking ahead, the Twins will send Simeon Woods Richardson (0-3, 5.96 ERA) to the mound for the series finale on Sunday, while the Rays counter with Jesse Scholtens (1-1, 2.93 ERA).
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