Rays defeat Rangers 3-0 behind strong pitching and early offense

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Rays defeat Rangers 3-0 behind strong pitching and early offense
Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 3-0 victory over the Texas Rangers at Tropicana Field on July 29, 2026. Yandy Díaz hit a solo home run in the first inning, followed by a double from Jonathan Aranda and a two-run homer from Ryan Vilade, giving the Rays all the runs they would need. Pitcher Ian Seymour recorded the win, allowing only two hits over 4.2 innings. Brian Baker closed the game for his 29th save of the season. The Rays have now achieved three shutouts in their last four games.

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  • Yandy Díaz hit his 15th home run in the first inning.
  • Ian Seymour allowed two hits and struck out four in 4.2 innings.
  • Brian Baker earned his 29th save of the season.
  • Rays have three shutouts in their last four games.
  • Cole Winn and Shane McClanahan are set to start in the next game.
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  • 5:26 AMYahoo SportsRays 3, Rangers 0
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I wish I had more to say, but all the Rays’ offensive prowess came in the first inning this evening — and nothing else after that! Casey Legumina was tonight’s opener, working a 1-2-3 first inning, and his night would be finished thereafter. On pitch one in the bottom of the first, Yandy Diaz swatted […]

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