Rays' combined no-hitter ends in ninth inning against Royals
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
On June 25, 2026, the Tampa Bay Rays' bid for a combined no-hitter was halted in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals. Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel, breaking up the no-hitter. Three Rays pitchers combined efforts leading up to that point but were unable to finish the game without conceding a hit. The Rays had controlled the game well until Jensen's late-game performance.
- •Rays had a combined no-hitter until the ninth inning.
- •Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer to break it up.
- •Craig Kimbrel was on the mound when the no-hitter ended.
- •Three Rays pitchers participated in the no-hitter effort.
- 8:03 PMESPN — Rays' combined no-hitter broken up in 9th vs. KC
"Three Rays pitchers lost their combined no-hitter against the Royals when Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning on Thursday.
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