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Tampa Bay blanked San Francisco 3–0 on May 1 at Tropicana Field, with the Rays' pitching staff delivering a dominant performance despite modest offensive production. The Rays managed just five hits but capitalized with two home runs and three RBIs, while their pitcher struck out seven Giants batters and allowed only six hits without yielding an earned run—a sharp contrast to San Francisco's starter, who surrendered three earned runs on five hits. The Giants' offense sputtered throughout, recording six hits with zero home runs and zero RBIs while striking out seven times, posting a .651 OPS that ranked well below the Rays' .703. Tampa Bay's flawless defense (zero errors) supported the pitching effort, while San Francisco's inability to drive in runners despite reaching base highlighted their offensive inefficiency. The shutout victory underscores Tampa Bay's ability to win tight contests through pitching depth and timely power, a trend that could prove valuable as the Rays navigate the AL East race.