PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Pfaadt won his fourth straight start, Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Tampa Bay 5-1 on Tuesday night as the Rays started their first extended road trip this season.
Smith homered in the third off Zack Littell (0-5) and Tim Tawa followed with a solo shot two innings later. Josh Naylor hit a run-scoring single in the eighth for a 4-1 lead and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. added a sacrifice fly.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith celebrates with Corbin Carroll (7) after hitting a two run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Mangum, right, gets tagged out by Arizona Diamondbacks third base Eugenio Suárez while trying to advance to third base in the fifth inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt throws against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith hits a single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Pfaadt (4-1) allowed one run and four hits in six innings with five strikeouts and no walks to win four straight starts for the first time in his three-year career.
Tampa Bay started a six-game trip to Arizona and San Diego after playing 19 of its first 22 games at its temporary home, the New York Yankees’ Steinbrenner Field spring training ballpark. The Rays were swept at Texas from April 4-6 and are 0-4 on the road. They have lost six of seven overall.
Coming off a win over Miami, Pfaadt gave up Jake Mangum's run-scoring single in the second inning and little else. He induced a double play in the fourth inning and stranded a runner at third with one out in the fifth.
Littell, tied for the big league lead in losses. took the defeat in his prior start despite allowing a run on five hits in six innings against Boston — a common theme for the right-hander. The Rays had given him three runs of support through his first four starts, a majors-low 1.17 per-game average.
The right-hander left a pitch up in the zone in the third inning and Smith launched it out to right for his fourth homer of the season. Tawa made it 3-1 in the fifth with his third homer of the season.
Littell allowed three runs and six hits in six innings.
Mangum led off the fifth inning with a double, but was tagged out after being caught in a rundown on a grounder to first.
Pavin also doubled and finished 2 for 3, raising his average to .397.
Tampa Bay RHP Taj Bradley (2-1, 5.24 ERA) faces Arizona LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (1-2, 4.09) in the middle game of the three-game series on Wednesday.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith celebrates with Corbin Carroll (7) after hitting a two run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Mangum, right, gets tagged out by Arizona Diamondbacks third base Eugenio Suárez while trying to advance to third base in the fifth inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt throws against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith hits a single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
ISLAMABAD (AP) — India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later.
The ceasefire had been expected to bring a swift end to weeks of escalating clashes, including missile and drone strikes, triggered by the mass shooting of tourists last month that India blames on Pakistan, which denies the charge. But multiple explosions were heard in two large cities of Indian-controlled Kashmir hours after the countries agreed to the deal.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said late Saturday that “there had been repeated violations of the understanding arrived between the two countries” and accused Pakistan of breaching the agreement.
“We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility,” he said at a news conference in New Delhi. Misri said the Indian army was “retaliating” for what he called a “border intrusion.”
In Islamabad, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry blamed Indian forces for initiating the ceasefire violation. The ministry said Pakistan remains committed to the agreement and its forces were handling the situation with responsibility and restraint.
“We believe that any issues in the smooth implementation of the ceasefire should be addressed through communication at appropriate levels,” the ministry said.
The first word of the truce came from U.S. President Donald Trump, who posted on his Truth Social platform that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire: “Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a speech Saturday that his country agreed to the ceasefire in the larger interest of peace in the region and hoped all the outstanding issues with India, including the long-running dispute over the Kashmir region, would be resolved through peaceful dialogue.
Misri said the head of military operations from both countries spoke Saturday afternoon and agreed “that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, and in the air and sea.”
However, hours after the agreement, explosions heard by residents in Srinagar and Jammu in Indian-controlled Kashmir were followed by blackouts in the two cities. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Omar Abdullah, the region’s top elected official, said in a post on social media: “What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!”
Conflict between India and Pakistan is not rare, with the two countries having periodically engaged in wars, clashes and skirmishes since gaining independence from British India in 1947.
The ceasefire in the latest hostilities came after the countries fired volleys of cross-border missile strikes Saturday, when India said it targeted Pakistani air bases after Islamabad fired several high-speed missiles at military and civilian infrastructure in Punjab state. Pakistan said it responded with retaliatory strikes.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he and Vice President JD Vance had engaged with senior officials from both countries over the past 48 hours. They included Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sharif, India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir.
Rubio said the two governments agreed to “start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.”
Though Pakistanis had initially celebrated their army’s retaliation, they were later jubilant about the truce, saying it was a moment of national pride and relief after days of tension.
In Islamabad, Zubaida Bibi expressed her joy at the restoration of peace with India.
“War brings nothing but suffering,” she said. “We are happy that calm is returning. It feels like Eid to me. We have won.”
Tensions have soared since the attack at a popular tourist site in Indian-controlled Kashmir left 26 civilians dead, mostly Indian Hindu tourists, on April 22.
Before the ceasefire was reached, India’s military said Pakistan had targeted health facilities and schools at its three air bases in Kashmir early Saturday and India had launched missile strikes in response. They targeted Nur Khan air base in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, near the capital Islamabad, Murid air base in Chakwal city and Rafiqui air base in the Jhang district of eastern Punjab province, according to Pakistan’s military spokesman.
Pakistan's military said it launched retaliatory strikes against a Indian missile storage facility and air bases in the cities of Pathankot and Udhampur.
The Associated Press could not independently verify all the actions attributed to Pakistan or India.
After the announcement of Pakistani retaliation, residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir said they heard loud explosions at multiple places, including Srinagar, Jammu and Udhampur.
“Explosions that we are hearing today are different from the ones we heard the last two nights during drone attacks,” said Shesh Paul Vaid, the region’s former top police official and Jammu resident. “It looks like a war here.”
Residents living near Srinagar's airport, which is also an air base, said they were rattled by the explosions and booming sound of jets.
“I was already awake, but the explosions jolted my kids out of their sleep. They started crying,” said Srinagar resident Mohammed Yasin.
Omar Abdullah, Indian-controlled Kashmir’s top elected official, welcomed the ceasefire. But he said had it happened two or three days earlier "we might have avoided the bloodshed and the loss of precious lives.”
Hussain reported from Srinagar, India, and Roy reported from New Delhi. Associated Press writers Sheikh Saaliq in New Delhi, Babar Dogar in Lahore, Pakistan, Asim Tanveer in Multan, Pakistan, Munir Ahmed in Islamabad and Riaz Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan, contributed to this report.
People dance on traditional drum beat as they celebrate following India and Pakistan reaching a ceasefire deal, during a demonstration, in Hyderabad, Pakistan, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Pervez Masih)
Students of an art school and their teacher carry a hand-drawn portrait of the US President Donald Trump as they celebrate the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, in Mumbai, India, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)
Kashmiri men listen to the news on the cellphone regarding ceasefire between Indian and Pakistan in Srinagar, in Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, May 10, 2025.(AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)
People celebrate Pakistan and India reaching a ceasefire deal, during a demonstration in Karachi, Pakistan, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)
A Kashmiri man looks out from the window of his house during blackout after the residents of the Srinagar reported hearing explosions in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, May 10, 2025.(AP Photo/Dar Yasin)
Red projectiles are seen over Srinagar, in Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)
People light fireworks to celebrate Pakistan and India reaching a ceasefire deal, during a demonstration in Hyderabad, Pakistan, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Pervez Masih)
Red projectiles are seen on the horizon in Srinagar, in Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)
A Kashmiri man watches the news on the ceasefire between India and Pakistan as he sits inside his a shikara, or traditional boat on Dal Lake in Srinagar, in Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, May 10, 2025.(AP Photo/Dar Yasin)
People share cake as they celebrates following India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire deal, during a demonstration, in Hyderabad, Pakistan, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Pervez Masih)
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addresses a press briefing in New Delhi, India, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Karma Bhutia)
Paramilitary soldiers patrol on an inflatable boat on Dal Lake after loud explosions were heard in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, May 10, 2025.(AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)
A Kashmiri villager examines damages to his house caused by overnight Indian shelling, in Shah Kot, in Neelum Vallery, a district of Pakistan's administered Kashmir, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/M.D. Mughal)
Supporters of a religious group 'Tahafuz-e-Namoos-e-Risalat Mahaz' take part in a rally to condemn Indian strikes in Pakistan and to show their support with Pakistan Army, in Lahore, Pakistan, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
A Kashmiri villager examines damages to his house caused by overnight Indian shelling, in Shah Kot, in Neelum Vallery, a district of Pakistan's administered Kashmir, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/M.D. Mughal)
Indian police personnel inspect an object suspected to be parts of a projectile intercepted by the Indian Army at Nahlan village on the outskirts of Jalandhar, India, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo)
A residence, damaged by a Pakistan shelling, of a senior government official is seen in Rajouri, along the Line of Control, India, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo)
Indian paramilitary soldier checks the identity card of a scooterist at a temporary check point on the road leading to the airport after loud explosions were heard in Srinagar, in Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)
Security personnel secure the area after a Pakistan's drone attack on a residential building in Jammu, India, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Channi Anand)
Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard after loud explosions were heard in Srinagar, in Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, May 10, 2025.(AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)
Rescuers and security personnel inspect a residential building damaged by a Pakistan's drone attack in Jammu, India, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Channi Anand)
Police officers remove vehicles and people from the main entry of Nur Khan airbase following Indian missile strike on airbase, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Police officers remove vehicles and people from the main entry of Nur Khan airbase following Indian missile strike on airbase, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Pakistani police officers remove vehicles and people from the main entry of Nur Khan airbase following an Indian missile strike in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Pakistani police officers remove vehicles and people from the main entry of Nur Khan airbase following an Indian missile strike in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Pakistani police officers remove vehicles and people from the main entry of Nur Khan airbase following an Indian missile strike in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Pakistani police officers remove vehicles and people from the main entry of Nur Khan airbase following an Indian missile strike in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Indian National Congress workers hold Indian national flags in support of the Indian Army as they celebrate the success of 'Operation Sindoor', strike against Pakistan, in Guwahati, India, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)
Kashmiri boys smoke during a blackout after residents reported hearing explosions and sirens in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)
A paramilitary soldier stand alert on a road near Karachi port following raising military tension between Pakistan and India, in Karachi, Pakistan, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)