Mullins' homer, Seymour's pitching lead Rays past Royals 5-2
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer and Ian Seymour pitched six solid innings as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to eight games. Seymour’s performance included eight strikeouts while allowing just three hits. The Rays' offense also featured runs from Taylor Walls, Richie Palacios, and Hunter Feduccia. Stephen Kolek struggled for Kansas City, allowing three runs in his second inning before exiting. Isaac Collins hit a homer for the Royals in the seventh inning. The Rays will continue their six-game road trip on Friday against the Houston Astros.
- •Rays win 5-2, marking their eighth consecutive victory
- •Mullins hits a two-run homer
- •Seymour records eight strikeouts in six innings
- •Kolek struggles in his return start for Royals
- •Rays next face Astros in Houston on Friday night
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Rays Sweep Royals for Eighth Straight Win Behind Ian Seymour's Dominant Start
- 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Rays beat the Royals 5-2 for their eighth straight win
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Mullins' 2-run homer, Seymour's sharp outing lift Rays to 8th straight win, 5-2 over Royals
"Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer, Ian Seymour dominated the Royals for the second time in a week, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Kansas City 5-2 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to eight games. Taylor Walls, Richie Palacios and Hunter Feduccia also drove in runs for the red-hot Rays, though Junior Caminero had his home run streak end at six games.
"Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer, Ian Seymour dominated the Royals for the second time in a week, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Kansas City 5-2 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to eight games. Taylor Walls, Richie Palacios and Hunter Feduccia also drove in runs for the red-hot Rays, though Junior Caminero had his home run streak end at six games.
"The Rays extend their winning streak to 8 with a sweep of the Royals. We break down Ian Seymour's dominant start, Junior Caminero, Cedric Mullins' hot streak, Tampa Bay's elite pitching, and the upcoming AL showdown with the Astros.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 5:01 AMRays Sweep Royals for Eighth Straight Win Behind Ian Seymour's Dominant Start
The Rays extend their winning streak to 8 with a sweep of the Royals. We break down Ian Seymour's dominant start, Junior Caminero, Cedric Mullins' hot streak, Tampa Bay's elite pitching, and the upcoming AL showdown with the Astros.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:49 AMRays beat the Royals 5-2 for their eighth straight win
Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer, Ian Seymour dominated the Royals for the second time in a week, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Kansas City 5-2 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to eight games. Taylor Walls, Richie Palacios and Hunter Feduccia also drove in runs for the red-hot Rays, though Junior Caminero had his home run streak end at six games.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:04 AMMullins' 2-run homer, Seymour's sharp outing lift Rays to 8th straight win, 5-2 over Royals
Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer, Ian Seymour dominated the Royals for the second time in a week, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Kansas City 5-2 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to eight games. Taylor Walls, Richie Palacios and Hunter Feduccia also drove in runs for the red-hot Rays, though Junior Caminero had his home run streak end at six games.
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