US EditionRays Rout Mariners 10-2 for 4th Straight Win
Shane Baz ended his longest career losing streak by pitching six shutout innings, while Nick Fortes and Leo Rivas contributed key home runs to the Rays' win.
- On Monday, Shane Baz ended an eight-game losing streak by pitching six shutout innings with six strikeouts, and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Seattle Mariners 10-2 for their fourth straight win.
- Before Monday, Baz had endured his longest career skid, losing eight of nine starts and not winning since June 26.
- Supporting the effort, Tampa Bay hitters Nick Fortes and Tristan Gray hit homers, while Junior Caminero, Jake Mangum, and Yandy Díaz supplied multiple hits and RBIs; Leo Rivas launched his first major league two-run homer.
- The victory moved Tampa Bay Rays within 4 1/2 games of the Seattle Mariners for the final American League playoff spot; Seattle fell three games behind Houston Astros while holding a two-game edge over Texas Rangers.
- Beyond this game, Seattle's recent road slump includes losing 8 of their past 12 games, with opponents batting.390 versus Luis Castillo during that stretch.
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In Randy Arozarena’s return, starter Shane Baz shows up big for Rays
TAMPA — The theme for Monday was the return of former Rays star Randy Arozarena to the Tampa Bay area for the first time since being traded in July 2024. But the Rays were more pleased about the return to form of a key member of their current team — starter Shane Baz. The right-hander in his first full major-league season had gone 10 starts — since June 26 — without a win, posting an 0-8 record and 6.58 ERA during that rough stretch. After hints…
Nick Fortes' 3-run homer helps Rays rout Mariners
Nick Fortes lined a three-run homer in a two-hit outing, starter Shane Baz snapped an eight-game losing streak, and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a crucial three-game series against the visiting Seattle Mariners with a 10-2 rout on Monday night.
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Baz stops losing streak as Rays rout Mariners 10-2 for 4th straight win
Shane Baz pitched six shutout innings to end his eight-game losing streak and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 10-2 for their fourth consecutive victory.
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