Tampa Bay Rays claim 3-game series against Miami Marlins
Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz homered as Tampa Bay earned its 18th win in 22 games and took two of three from Miami.
- On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 in St. Petersburg, Fla., clinching the three-game series with home runs from Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz.
- Marlins starter Eury Perez sought to halt a four-start losing streak, while Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen earned the win despite ongoing struggles with home-run prevention throughout the season.
- Trailing 2-1 in the fourth inning, Taylor Walls hit a bases-clearing triple to make it 4-2, while Caminero drew a bases-loaded walk in the sixth, and Bryan Baker earned his 12th save.
- Following the victory, the Rays improved to 29-15 overall and strengthened their position in the AL East, while the Marlins fell to 21-25 with a 7-13 road record.
- Both teams begin new series Monday: the Rays host the Baltimore Orioles with LHP Shane McClanahan starting, while the Marlins return home to face the Atlanta Braves.
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