Grayson Rodriguez exits with back tightness as Angels fall to Rays 8-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Grayson Rodriguez left the game in the third inning due to lower back tightness during the Los Angeles Angels' 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on June 14, 2026. After a competitive start, the Angels tied the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning, but the eighth inning saw relief pitcher Sam Bachman allow five runs, including two two-run home runs. Rodriguez's departure followed ongoing back soreness, and Angels manager Kurt Suzuki indicated further evaluation is needed. Denzer Guzman and Jo Adell contributed offensively, but the Angels could not maintain their momentum.
- •Rodriguez pitched 2 ⅓ innings, allowing two runs before leaving the game.
- •Angels tied the game 3-3 in the fifth inning with a home run and a single.
- •Bachman surrendered five runs in the eighth, raising his ERA from 1.99 to 3.31.
- •Denzer Guzman recorded an RBI single for the Angels' first run of the game.
- •Adell continues a hot streak, going 2-for-3 with a walk and hit by pitch.
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Angels’ Grayson Rodriguez Provides Update After Exiting Start With Back Injury
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Rodriguez leaves with back tightness and five-run 8th inning sink Angels
"Los Angeles Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez exited the third inning of his start with low back tightness during Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The start was Rodriguez’s sixth of the season. After the game, Rodriguez gave a promising update to reporters. He said he has been dealing with back tightness but the injury […] The post Angels’ Grayson Rodriguez Provides Update After Exiting Start With Back Injury appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"Grayson Rodriguez leaves his start in the third inning due to lower back tightness and Sam Bachman gives up five runs in the eighth inning in the Angels' 8-3 loss against the Rays.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 12:33 AMAngels’ Grayson Rodriguez Provides Update After Exiting Start With Back Injury
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez exited the third inning of his start with low back tightness during Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The start was Rodriguez’s sixth of the season. After the game, Rodriguez gave a promising update to reporters. He said he has been dealing with back tightness but the injury […] The post Angels’ Grayson Rodriguez Provides Update After Exiting Start With Back Injury appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 11:40 PMRodriguez leaves with back tightness and five-run 8th inning sink Angels
Grayson Rodriguez leaves his start in the third inning due to lower back tightness and Sam Bachman gives up five runs in the eighth inning in the Angels' 8-3 loss against the Rays.
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