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Rays edge Royals 5-3 in contest featuring defensive misplays

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Rays edge Royals 5-3 in contest featuring defensive misplays

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 5-3 victory against the Kansas City Royals on June 24, characterized by several defensive miscues from both teams. Rays pitcher Griffin Jax allowed two unearned runs over five innings, benefiting from an early 3-0 lead, which included a run-scoring single from Jonathan Aranda. Yandy Diaz had a standout performance, going 4 for 5 at the plate. The Rays' bullpen, including Cole Sulser and Kevin Kelly, provided strong relief, with Bryan Baker earning his 20th save of the season despite giving up a home run to Josh Rojas. The two teams will face off again tomorrow, with Ian Seymour set to pitch for the Rays against Seth Lugo.

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By the Numbers

•Rays win 5-3 over the Royals on June 24.
•Griffin Jax pitches five innings, allowing two unearned runs.
•Yandy Diaz records four hits, contributing significantly.
•Bryan Baker earns his 20th save despite allowing a home run.
•Next game features Ian Seymour for the Rays against Seth Lugo.

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What they're saying

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This game was far from an attractive product as four runs were scored on defensive misplays, but the Rays added enough around the comedy of errors by both teams to come out on top in this one. The misplays began early as Jac Caglianone had delusions of grandeur turning what could have been a double […]
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