Yandy Diaz, Jose Siri push Rays past Nationals

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Yandy Diaz broke the Tampa Bay franchise record for longest hitting streak, Jose Siri homered twice and the Rays beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Friday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Diaz made history in a quirky manner in the third inning. The reigning American League batting champion thought he walked on a 2-2 pitch from starting pitcher Mitchell Parker (5-4) and was ca