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Reuters
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Junior Caminero (6 RBIs), Rays blow out Astros
May 30 - Junior Caminero notched a career-high six RBIs, highlighted by a three-run, opposite-field homer that capped a five-run seventh inning, as the Tampa Bay Rays throttled the host Houston Astros 13-3 on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series. A half-inning after the Astros completed a rally from a three-run deficit, the Rays responded when the first six batters in the top of the seventh reached safely against reliever Bryan King (3-1). King entered his 26th appearance third in the majors with a 23.7 hard-hit percentage. The Rays immediately challenged his standing, starting with a leadoff single from Josh Lowe that produced an exit velocity of 99.4 mph. King hit Brandon Lowe and surrendered an RBI single to Yandy Diaz that snapped the 3-3 deadlock. Jonathan Aranda produced an RBI double with a 96.8 mph exit velocity that upped the lead to 5-3. Caminero followed with the decisive blow, a 385-foot blast to right-center at 103.5 mph that scored Diaz and Aranda and built the lead to 8-3. Caminero and Brandon Lowe share the team lead with 11 home runs. King, who recorded only one out, had allowed four earned runs all season before the Rays tagged him with five runs on five hits. Tampa Bay improved to 8-1 over its last nine games while Houston fell to 7-2 over its last nine home games. Caminero added a two-run double in the Rays' five-run eighth, his third hit. Diaz, Aranda and Jose Caballero recorded two hits each for Tampa Bay, which totaled 14 hits. The Rays jumped to a 3-0 lead courtesy of a Diaz sacrifice fly in the first off starter Ryan Gusto, a throwing error by Yainer Diaz that allowed Chandler Simpson to score in the fourth and a Caminero RBI single that plated Aranda with two outs in the fifth. Yainer Diaz led the charge back with a 430-foot blast to center off Rays starter Shane Baz, his sixth home run keying a two-run fifth. Jose Altuve blasted his ninth homer in the sixth off Baz, a leadoff shot that knotted the score at 3-3. Over 5 2/3 innings, Baz yielded three runs on seven with no walks and three strikeouts. Edwin Uceta (4-1) relieved Baz and worked out of a first-and-third situation to end the inning. Gusto gave up two runs on four hits, walked three and struck out four in 3 2/3 innings. --Field Level Media
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
All Three Phases Click For Tampa Bay Rays During Successful Homestand
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen delivers to the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a ... More baseball game Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) The Tampa Bay Rays were four games under .500 when they returned home from Miami on May 18, right where they were when they embarked on a two-city, six-game trip that began in Toronto. In other words, they broke even on the road. Job well done. However, home had not been sweet. In fact, they headed into their May 19 game against the Astros 11-17 at Steinbrenner Field. A loss that evening made it 11-18. The Rays have since been on a nice little run winning seven of eight to conclude a nine-game homestand 7-2, including a 5-0 win over the Twins on Wednesday afternoon to get on the winning side (28-27) of .500. They outscored the opposition 47-18 during the homestand and, not surprisingly, all three phases – pitching, defense, offense – clicked. 'We have a very good team here and some of our play early on was not representative of what we can do,' said second baseman Brandon Lowe, who extended his hit streak to 11 games in the aforementioned win over Minnesota, one shy of his career best from 2019. 'I think that we're really showing what we can do right now.' They are and it begins with stifling the opposition. The Twins' Trevor Larnach led off Wednesday's game by drilling a single to right. That was the only hit off Drew Rasmussen, who threw 74 pitches in six shutout innings and did not permit a runner to reach third. It marked the third straight game the righthander kept the opposition off the board in six innings of work. The outing capped a homestand in which Rays' starting pitchers recorded a combined 0.95 ERA (38 IP, 4 ER) over the final six games. 'We knew the rotation was going to be really good,' said Zack Littell, who has walked two batters in his last five starts totaling 32 innings. 'Obviously, without Shane (McClanahan), it's taken a little bit of a hit, but I don't think anybody doubted the potential of the five guys that we do have.' Littell was referring to two-time all-star Shane McClanahan, who has not pitched since August 2023 when he was sidelined with an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery and has missed this season due to a triceps-related injury that occurred late in spring training. Like hitting, pitching can be contagious. 'The tone is set by the starting pitchers and I think the bullpen feeds off of it,' said Rasmussen, whose workload is being monitored after returning late last season from a third elbow procedure. 'If we can go out and do our job well and keep us in the game, then late in the game our bullpen, which is unbelievable, gives us a great chance to win.' That's exactly what is happening. The defense has been doing its part as well. Pick a position and the defense has often been spectacular while, more importantly, making the plays that are expected to be made. It adds up to a team that has made only 22 errors in its first 55 games and leads the American League in fielding percentage. Worth noting is that a few players in their first full season have been making mighty contributions with the glove. That includes third baseman Junior Caminero, who seems to snag one sharp grounder after another while having improved his throws across the diamond. 'I have been working really hard with Brady and also working really hard with B.K. on my agility,' said the 21-year-old, crediting third base coach Brady Williams and strength and conditioning coach Bryan King. 'They have been helping me a lot, so credit goes to them. It has been showing in the field.' Kameron Misner had a brief (eight games) taste of the big leagues with the Rays last season. Injuries opened the door for the 27-year-old to become a mainstay in the outfield since Opening Day, and particularly in center field where he made his 28th start Wednesday. Frankly, Misner has been outstanding with a knack for highlight-reel plays thanks to quick breaks on balls and his ability to both backpedal and race in to make a play. 'He has really come on as he has gained more confidence just being in the big leagues,' said manager Kevin Cash. 'I remember when he was in center field early (this season) he was hesitant in really taking charge like center fielders do. With every game, every rep out there he has gained a lot of confidence. He has become a ball hog. The jumps and reads have been elite whether it is going back on a ball, going side to side or coming in.' Caminero, Misner and several others, including Lowe, shortstop Taylor Walls and Jose Caballero, who has expanded his resume this season, have contributed to the aforementioned fielding percentage. TAMPA: Brandon Lowe of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring in ... More the fifth inning during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images) There was not much taking place offensively through the first quarter or so of the season, especially with runners in scoring position. Of late, though, the Rays have created opportunities along with putting the ball over the fence. Lowe has unquestionably swung the hottest bat in the Tampa Bay lineup. Not only has he hit safely in 11 straight and 14 of 15, but is hitting .393 with six of his 11 homers and a 1.219 OPS over the latter stretch. His home run leading off the fourth inning opened the scoring Wednesday, a good omen considering the Rays are 17-6 when scoring first. More importantly, they scored a lot of early runs during the homestand. 'I think more than anything, it just kind of lets everybody relax,' Lowe said of taking an early lead. 'You have the lead, keep taking good at-bats and you are not trying make up any ground. It makes it a lot easier on the guys.' The Rays have been making things easier on themselves. While they are not a team that is going to often pile up the runs, they are a formidable club when scoring at least five runs. Indeed, they are 17-1 in such games. 'We know the kind of team that we are capable of being, and that's what we're showing right now,' said first baseman Jonathan Aranda, who was scorching hot in April and continues to do his part hitting .315, good for sixth in the American League while also driving in 30 runs to Lowe for team leadership. 'So, we're playing with a lot of confidence.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Tampa Bay Rays stun Minnesota Twins as Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero power their way to victory
Tampa Bay Rays stun Minnesota Twins as Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero power their way to victory (Image Source: Getty Images) The Tampa Bay Rays had a gigantic game on Monday night. They defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-0 in a total team effort. Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero, and pitcher Drew Rasmussen stole the spotlight. This win was special because the Rays excelled at every part of the game. They hit, fielded very well, and pitched wonderfully. The Rays are now showing everyone they are a force to be reckoned with this season. Big hits from Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero Brandon Lowe gave the Rays the lead with a powerful home run. He did so in the third inning, putting the score at 1-0. The crowd was cheering as the ball went flying over the wall. Lowe had been getting better at batting lately, and this home run helped instill team confidence in the early game. Junior Caminero later also enjoyed a home run. His ball was in the sixth inning. It added two more runs for the Rays and made it 3-0. Caminero is among the team's young stars. He's not much older but plays like a veteran. His home run demonstrated his power and good timing. The Rays added a run in the seventh inning on a sacrifice fly. That made them 4-0, and the Twins never got back on track. Also Read: Pittsburgh Pirates Vs. Tampa Bay Rays—Where And How To Watch Today's Match, Venue, Time, Expected Lineup And More Drew Rasmussen is in domination mode on field Drew Rasmussen was the Rays' pitching starter, and he performed well. He threw six scoreless innings. That is to say that the Twins did not get a single run while he was on the mound. Rasmussen only gave four hits and even had seven strikeouts. He was calm and focused on the mound. His slider and fastball were at their best. This was one of Rasmussen's finest games since he healed from an injury. The Rays bullpen shut it down, but they did not allow the Twins a single run for all six innings. The defense also played its part by making good plays and not making any errors. Everything was flawless for the Rays. Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero both hit huge home runs; Drew Rasmussen delivered six shutout innings to help the Tampa Bay Rays get past the Minnesota Twins. The win not only was a display of great teamwork, but it also gave the fans a reason for joy. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero hit 4th-inning home runs to lead Rays over Twins 5-0
TAMPA, Fla. — Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit fourth-inning home runs, and Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in six innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Minnesota Twins 5-0 on Wednesday. Lowe led off the fourth with his 11th home run. Caminero hit his 10th with Jonathan Aranda aboard.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero hit 4th-inning home runs to lead Rays over Twins 5-0
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit fourth-inning home runs, and Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in six innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Minnesota Twins 5-0 on Wednesday. Lowe led off the fourth with his 11th home run. Caminero hit his 10th with Jonathan Aranda aboard. Aranda added an RBI single and the Rays' also scored on a balk. Lowe, Aranda and Caminero had two hits each. Chandler Simpson stole two bases for 16 this season. Rasmussen (4-4) gave up a single to his former Oregon State teammate Trevor Larnach on the second pitch of the game. He also had a walk and a hit-by-pitch. He struck out five. Rasmussen won his third straight six-inning scoreless start. Edwin Uceta, Mason Montgomery and Connor Seabold completed the Rays' fifth shutout this season. The Rays finished their homestand 7-2. Pablo López (4-3) gave up four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three. The loss was López's first in five May starts. He had given up three homers all season before Wednesday. The Twins finished with six singles, including 27-year-old rookie Carson McCusker's first MLB hit. Key moment Uceta gave up consecutive singles to open the seventh inning but then retired the next three batters with Josh Lowe making a leaping catch of Royce Lewis' fly ball at the right-field wall for the third out. Key stat Brandon Lowe extended his hitting streak to 11 games, one shy of his career high. He is 16 of 39 for a .410 average with four homers and six RBIs during the streak. Up next The Rays are at Houston on Thursday with Shane Baz (4-3, 4.94) pitching. The Astros hadn't announced a starter. The Twins are at Seattle on Friday with Zebby Matthews (0-1, 7.71) facing the Mariners' Bryan Woo (5-2, 2.40). ___ AP MLB:
