Rays Lose 4-3 to Rangers in Frustrating Fashion
The Tampa Bay Rays faced another disappointing loss at Globe Life Field, making it nine straight losses at the stadium. They rallied in the eighth inning to tie the game, only to be walked off in the ninth by former Rays minor-leaguer Jonah Heim.
This loss marks the Rays’ fourth consecutive loss overall, with a total of 11 runs scored in those games since their 4-1 start to the season.
Game Highlights:
– Ben Rortvedt drew a walk in the eighth inning, leading to a two-run rally for the Rays.
– Rays’ pitcher Drew Rasmussen had a strong start, allowing only one run over five innings.
– Corey Seager’s homer in the seventh inning secured the win for the Rangers.
The Rays will now head home for a 13-game homestand, starting with matchups against the Angels, Braves, Red Sox, and Yankees.
Upcoming Games:
Today: Off
Next Game: vs. Angels, 7:05 Tuesday, Steinbrenner Field, Tampa
TV/radio: FanDuel Sports Sun; 95.3-FM, 620-AM, 106.7-FM (Spanish)
Pitchers: Rays — RH Shane Baz (1-0, 0.00); Angels — RH Kyle Hendricks (0-0, 3.00)
On deck:
Wednesday: vs. Angels, 7:05. Rays, RH Ryan Pepiot (0-1, 2.45); Angels, LH Yusei Kikuchi (0-1, 4.50)
Thursday: vs. Angels, 1:10. Rays, RH Zack Littell (0-2, 4.15); Angels, RH Jose Soriano (1-1, 3.65)
Friday: vs. Braves, 7:05. Rays, RH Taj Bradley (1-0, 4.91); Braves, TBA
Saturday: vs. Braves, 4:10. Rays, RH Drew Rasmussen (1-0, 0.90); Braves, TBA
Sunday: vs. Braves, 1:40. Rays, RH Shane Baz (1-0, 0.00); Braves, TBA
Conclusion:
It was a tough loss for the Rays, but they are looking to bounce back in their upcoming homestand.
FAQs:
Q: How many consecutive losses have the Rays had at Globe Life Field?
A: The Rays have lost nine straight games at Globe Life Field.
Q: Who scored the winning run for the Rangers in the ninth inning?
A: Jonah Heim, a former Rays minor-leaguer, scored the winning run for the Rangers.
Q: How many runs have the Rays scored in their last four games?
A: The Rays have scored a total of 11 runs in their last four games.
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