Rays' David Price in 'bad mood'

— -- Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price didn't pitch like he was bothered by recent trade rumors.

Price, who earlier this week admitted he was frustrated by the talk, came within two outs of a shutout Wednesday afternoon in a dominating 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Rays ace helped them avoid a three-game sweep, cruising through the first eight innings before allowing a one-out home run to Andrew McCutchen in the ninth. He left to a standing ovation after the homer, giving up five hits with one walk and 11 strikeouts in winning at home for the first time in more than a month.

ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney contributed to this report.