Rays 5, Royals 3
Edwin Jackson surpassed his victory total for last season and the Tampa Bay Rays snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday.

Royals report: Notes, quotes
--LHP Jimmy Gobble, who is on the disabled list with a stiff lower back, threw a bullpen session Friday

Royals report: Roster

Royals report: Inside pitch
Brian Bannister is still looking for his first victory in more than a month, but the Royals believe he took a step in the right direction Friday night

Royals' Gobble hits 15-day DL with stiff lower back
Royals pitcher Jimmy Gobble, who allowed 10 runs in one inning Monday against Detroit, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a stiff lower back.