The Tampa Bay Rays needed an ace to stop their struggles Saturday, and they got it from Drew Rasmussen. He pitched five-plus scoreless innings in the Rays' 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and got offensive helpo from Yandy Diaz,

Yandy Diaz hit two home runs off Blake Snell, Drew Rasmussen threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0.

Yandy Diaz leaves the yard with a pair of home runs as the Rays hold on for a 4-0 win over the Dodgers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Blake Snell to a five-year, $182-million deal after he posted a 3.12 ERA in 20 starts with the Giants last year. He hasn't pitched in the majors since April due to shoulder inflammation, but his arm should be stretched out after making four rehab appearances.

The Tampa Bay Rays (54-56) will host the Los Angeles Dodgers (63-46), Saturday at 1:10 p.m. ET, in the opener of a three-game series. The Rays play as a home underdog (+114) versus the Dodgers (-136). The Dodgers will give the ball to Blake Snell (1-0) against the Rays and Drew Rasmussen (8-5).