TAMPA — Rays’ Offense Struggles in Shutout Loss to Yankees

For much of Sunday afternoon, the primary topic at Steinbrenner Field was whether the Rays were going to be no-hit by Yankees lefty Max Fried.

That suspense ended during the eighth inning, when a scoring change awarded Chandler Simpson a single for his sixth-inning ground ball and took away the error given to the Yankees first baseman.

Moments later, Jake Mangum singled to center to lead off the inning, giving the Rays their first undisputed hit of the game.

Despite this hit, the Rays struggled with their offense and ultimately lost 4-0, marking the third shutout in five days.

Through the first seven innings, it seemed the Rays might face their seventh no-hitter in franchise history, with the last one dating back to May 10, 2022.

The official scorer announced the change in the middle of the eighth inning, confirming that the runner would have beaten any throw to the base.

The Rays had two prime opportunities for hits that were thwarted by diving plays from the Yankees.

Starter Ryan Pepiot pitched six innings, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven.

The Rays’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, with Zack Littell starting on the mound.

Injured List

• OF Jonny DeLuca (10-day, right shoulder strain)

• RHP Alex Faedo (60-day, right shoulder inflammation)

• RHP Kevin Kelly (15-day, left gluteal strain)

• INF Ha-Seong Kim (10-day, right shoulder surgery recovery)

• LHP Nathan Lavender (60-day, left shoulder surgery recovery)

• OF Josh Lowe (10-day, right oblique strain)

• LHP Shane McClanahan (15-day, left triceps nerve-related issue)

• INF/OF Richie Palacios (10-day, right knee sprain)

Conclusion

The Rays faced a tough loss against the Yankees, highlighting their ongoing struggles with offensive consistency.

FAQs

Q: Who was the standout player for the Rays in the game?

A: Jake Mangum’s single in the eighth inning provided the Rays with their first definitive hit of the game.

Q: What was the final score of the game?

A: The Rays fell to the Yankees 4-0, marking their third shutout loss in five days.