Diamondbacks struggle offensively in loss to Rays in Tampa

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Diamondbacks struggle offensively in loss to Rays in Tampa
Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks fell to the Tampa Bay Rays on June 27, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Florida, struggling to generate offense and dropping back to a.500 record. Despite taking the loss, pitcher Jose Cabrera earned the trust of the team, indicating his future role is secure. The Diamondbacks' performance has declined over the last 26 games, with a record of 10-16 and only averaging 3.5 runs per game. This loss continues a troubling trend for Arizona, who will need to address their scoring issues moving forward.

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  • Diamondbacks lose to Rays, dropping to a.500 record.
  • Jose Cabrera continues to earn team trust despite the loss.
  • Arizona has lost 16 of their last 26 games.
  • Team averages just 3.5 runs per game over that stretch.
  • Next games will be pivotal for improving postseason hopes.
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Team News Diamondbacks unable to muster much offense in loss to Rays as team falls back to .500 https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-loss-rays ‘He’s going to continue to get the ball’: Cabrera earning D-backs’ trust https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/jose-cabrera-impresses-d-backs-despite-taking-loss What Jose Cabrera’s Strange Start vs Rays Really Means for D-backs https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/onsi/what-jose-cabrera-strange-start-rays-really-means-d-backs D-backs’

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