Jose Siri shines as Rays clobber Royals

Tampa Bay's Jose Siri drove in four runs, starting pitcher Zach Eflin remained spotless at home, and the Rays rebounded from their series-opening loss to Kansas City, thrashing the Royals 11-3 Friday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

In a 3-for-4 showing with two runs, Siri clubbed his 13th homer -- a three-run shot -- and also singled in a run.

Entering the game having won all seven of his home starts, Eflin (9-3) improved